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.
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...
Fabric, Paper, Monotype
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 ...
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
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...
Ink
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...
India Ink
$9,075
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 ...
India Ink
$8,000
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...
Ink
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...
Ink
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...
Acrylic
$18,000
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...
Ink
$8,000
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...
Ink
$8,000
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...
Ink
$7,000
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...
India Ink, Gouache
$5,250
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...
India Ink
$19,250
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...
Acrylic
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...
Ink
"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism
Located in Soquel, CA
"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism A man relines in a black hat and a green shape emulating the symbol of infinity, accented in bright canary yellow and gray, by Calif...
Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 21.75 in
A Case of the Blues - Abstract Expressionism
Located in Soquel, CA
A Case of the Blues - Abstract Expressionism An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant hues of blue swimming in multiple layers and colors, creating a work that is defined by d...
Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Latex
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Figurative Nude Study - Watercolor and Charcoal on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative Nude Study - Watercolor and Charcoal on Paper Watercolor and charcoal painting of a nude reclining woman by acclaimed bluegrass musician and San Francisco artist Katherin...
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 20 in D 1 in
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
Located in Soquel, CA
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine Abstract expressionist watercolor and charcoal painting depicting a nude woman lounging by acclaimed bluegra...
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor
$607Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.01 in W 7.49 in
French Neo classical school, Allegory of Time, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Neo classical school, France, end of the 18th Century Allegory of Time, Pen and black ink on paper, gray ink wash 30.5 x 19 cm irregularly shaped In g...
India Ink
Mid-Century "Green & Blue Nude" Oil Pastel Drawing
By Jack Hooper
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Hooper "Green and Blue Nude I" 5/1963 Oil pastel on paper 8.5"x11" unframed Signed and dated in pencil lower right Jack Meredith Hooper (August 26, 1...
Paper, Oil Pastel
$1,387Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Sidera (Honeymoon) -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expression, Flower Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sidera reflects that kind of radiant intimacy, the soul's longing to chart constellations in another person, to navigate the galaxies of their experiences, and to leave behind light,...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
$1,100
H 15.062 in W 21.437 in
Swedish Reclining Nude, Signed Original Oil Painting, Framed, 1945
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning Swedish nude portrait of a woman reclining on a sofa from the 1940s! The muted palette, softness of the brushwork, and gentleness of the model’s pose work wonderfully to c...
Oil
$224Sale Price|32% Off
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in
double-sided marker drawing spanish abstract expressionism
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
One side signed. Lower right corner slightly bent. Measures 29x20. Frameless. Ignacio Gil Sala, was a painter, bohemian character, adventurous and intrepid traveler who knew how to ...
Permanent Marker
$2,850
H 11.7 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
Foundational Studies 25(E) Earthly Palettes & Visceral Tones
By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam
Located in STRETTON, AU
Foundational Studies 25(E) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(E) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...
Paint, Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Pencil, Carbon P...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 28.5 in D 0.02 in
Violin Serenade - Blue Grass in the Nude Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Violin Serenade - Blue Grass in the Nude Acrylic Abstract Expressionist on Paper A nude reclining in an emerald green chair gives an interesting o...
Paper, Oil
$4,900
H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in
Lineto I (Abstract Encaustic and Collage Painting on Linen)
By Alaina Enslen
Located in Hudson, NY
"Lineto I" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2025 Encaustic, dyed fabrics, and paper mounted on panel 36 x 48 x 2 inches unframed, sides reveal raw panel and wrapped fa...
Fabric, Encaustic, Linen, Monotype
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H 22.13 in W 28.13 in D 0.5 in
Monochromatic Abstract Figurative Drawing of Reclining Nude Woman
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Houston, TX
Monochromatic abstract figurative ink drawing by Joseph Glasco. The piece depicts a nude voluptuous woman in a reclining position with her arms ...
Ink
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H 27.75 in W 22 in D 1.25 in
“Standing Man (One Leg Raised)” Monochromatic Abstract Figurative Ink Drawing
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Houston, TX
Monochromatic abstract figurative ink drawing by artist Joseph Glasco. The piece depicts a figure of a man standing with one leg raised. Unsigned. Framed and matted in a simple black...
Ink, Paper
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H 23 in W 28 in
Fire Island, Blue & Green abstract painting by New York artist Joseph Glasco
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Fire Island, 1967 Pastel on paper Signed and dated lower right 20 x 25 inches 23 x 27.5 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, O...
Pastel
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H 33 in W 27 in
Red & green figural abstract mixed media on paper, 20th century New York artist
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Figural Abstract 1952 Mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower right 27.75 in. h. x 22 in. w., paper 32.75 in. h. x 26.75 in. w., as framed Jo...
Mixed Media
Abstract Face
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Houston, TX
Measurements are without Frame. Abstract in Ink on paper by artist Joseph Glasco, titled "Abstract Face" circa 1967.
Ink