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Joseph Glasco Art

American, 1925-1996

Joseph Glasco was an American abstract expressionist painter and sculptor. Perhaps one of the best kept secrets and one of the most amazing stories of 20th century art. Glasco was born in Oklahoma in 1925. He rose to fame at the young age of 25 and was given a one man show at one of New York’s leading galleries. He was also the youngest artist to be represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. He was also the 15th artist selected by MOMA to tour in the prestigious “Fifteen Americans” sponsored by MOMA in 1952, along with Pollock, Rothko and others. New York was not his comfort zone. He rebelled against the curators, critics and galleries. He left New York for Taos and ultimately settled in Galveston,TX. Close friends, collectors and sponsors included Stanley Seeger and Julian Schnabel. In 1980, Glasco toured India, Turkey and other countries in the region collecting silks, cloths which he incorporated into a few of his paintings as pictured here. A truly remarkable artist and story as chronicled by Michael Raeburn in The Fifteenth American. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and he served in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he enrolled at the Portsmouth Art School in Bristol, England. He also studied at the School of Painting and Sculpture, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He subsequently attended the Art Students League of New York. His works are on permanent display in numerous museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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Artist: Joseph Glasco
Large Pastel Abstract Collage, 20th Century New York/Texas Artist
Large Pastel Abstract Collage, 20th Century New York/Texas Artist

Large Pastel Abstract Collage, 20th Century New York/Texas Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Untitled 1980 Acrylic and collage on canvas Initialed and dated verso 48 x 48 inches Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma and grew u...

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1980s Abstract Joseph Glasco Art

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Acrylic

Lanzorate, Large Abstract Collage, New York Artist
Lanzorate, Large Abstract Collage, New York Artist

Lanzorate, Large Abstract Collage, New York Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Lanzorate, 1985 Monotype with fabric collage and mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower right, 1/1, titled lower left 31.5 x 48 inches 37 x 5...

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1980s Abstract Joseph Glasco Art

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Fabric, Paper, Monotype

Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing
Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing

Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Reclining Figure, facing right (Nikos) 1971 India ink on paper Signed and dated middle right 26 x 38.25 inches In original frame. Joseph Glasco ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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India Ink

For Marie, 20th Century Abstract Expressionist New York Artist
For Marie, 20th Century Abstract Expressionist New York Artist

For Marie, 20th Century Abstract Expressionist New York Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) For Marie, 1982 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower left 8 x 10 inches 15.75 x 18.75 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Okla...

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1980s Abstract Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

Large Abstract Expressionist Painting of Head, 20th Century New York Artist
Large Abstract Expressionist Painting of Head, 20th Century New York Artist

Large Abstract Expressionist Painting of Head, 20th Century New York Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Head 1970 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 39.5 x 30 inches 43 x 32.25 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

Black and white ink still life painting of a fern, 20th century New York artist
Black and white ink still life painting of a fern, 20th century New York artist

Black and white ink still life painting of a fern, 20th century New York artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Fern 1973 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 18 x 24 inches 22.5 x 28.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma a...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

The Game, Abstract Expressionist, Blue Figural Work
The Game, Abstract Expressionist, Blue Figural Work

The Game, Abstract Expressionist, Blue Figural Work

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) The Game, 1961 Watercolor, gouache and colored ink impasto on board Signed and dated ’61 lower right 10.75 x 13.75 inches 14 x 17 inches, framed ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Standing Nude Man, Mid-Century Figural Expressionist Painting, New York Artist
Standing Nude Man, Mid-Century Figural Expressionist Painting, New York Artist

Standing Nude Man, Mid-Century Figural Expressionist Painting, New York Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Standing Man, 1955 India ink and gouache on textured paper Signed, dated and titled verso 10 x 8 inches 16.75 x 13.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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India Ink, Gouache

Colorful abstract acrylic collage 20th century painting, New York artist
Colorful abstract acrylic collage 20th century painting, New York artist

Colorful abstract acrylic collage 20th century painting, New York artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Untitled 1978-81 Acrylic on canvas collage initialed verso and dated ‘81 48 x 51 inches Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma and gre...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Acrylic

Head I, 1973 - 20th C. Ink Drawing of Woman's Head, Abstract Expressionist
Head I, 1973 - 20th C. Ink Drawing of Woman's Head, Abstract Expressionist

Head I, 1973 - 20th C. Ink Drawing of Woman's Head, Abstract Expressionist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Head I 1973 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 12 x 10 inches 15.75 x 13.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahom...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

Flowers, 20th Century Figurative Expressionist Ink Painting, New York Artist
Flowers, 20th Century Figurative Expressionist Ink Painting, New York Artist

Flowers, 20th Century Figurative Expressionist Ink Painting, New York Artist

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996) Flowers 1970 Ink on paper Signed and dated center right 10.5 x 8.5 inches 15 x 12.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklah...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing
Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing

Reclining Nude Male Figure, figural expressionist New York artist ink drawing

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Reclining Male Figure (For Nick) 1971 India ink on paper Inscribed, signed and dated 10.25 x 14 inches 18.5 x 21 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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India Ink

Seated Figure, 20th century figural abstract expressionist ink drawing
Seated Figure, 20th century figural abstract expressionist ink drawing

Seated Figure, 20th century figural abstract expressionist ink drawing

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Seated Figure 1970 India ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 16 x 11.5 inches 19.5 x 15 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Val...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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India Ink

Seated Male, Mid-Century Male Nude Figurative Expressionist Drawing on Paper
Seated Male, Mid-Century Male Nude Figurative Expressionist Drawing on Paper

Seated Male, Mid-Century Male Nude Figurative Expressionist Drawing on Paper

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Seated Male, 1969 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 25 x 19.5 inches 27.5 x 22 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Okl...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

Standing Figure, figural abstract expressionist ink drawing, 20th century
Standing Figure, figural abstract expressionist ink drawing, 20th century

Standing Figure, figural abstract expressionist ink drawing, 20th century

By Joseph Glasco

Located in Beachwood, OH

Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Figure 1955 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower center 12 x 9 inches 15.5 x 12 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma a...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Joseph Glasco Art

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Ink

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