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.
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
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
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
$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
$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
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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
$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
$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
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
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$1,155Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 21.75 in
A Case of the Blues: Abstract Expressionism in Acrylic on Paper
By Ricardo de Silva
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
Abstract Expressionist Composition on Black
By Ross H. Pollette
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and dynamic abstract composition by Ross H. Pollette, who also paints under the pseudonyms 'Max West' (American, b. 1948). Pollette has used oil, in...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil
$1,150
H 26 in W 20 in D 1 in
Shadow of Light - Nude Figurative Study with a Bottle of California Wine
By Katherine Kallick
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
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Figurative Nude Study - Watercolor and Charcoal on Paper
By Katherine Kallick
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 22 in W 30 in
"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism
By Ricardo de Silva
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
$4,800
H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in
"Blooming Skies" Mixed Media abstract with textural blues, teal, aqua, gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blooming Skies' is a beautiful luminous abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold colors and textures that her work is known for. Using sculptural texture with beauti...
Acrylic, Other Medium
$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
$1,500
H 13.25 in W 18.38 in
Coronel Retirado y Su Amante Esposa (Cuban Artist)
By Felipe Orlando
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Felipe Orlando (Cuban-Mexican, 1911-2001). Coronel Retirado y su Amante Esposa, ca. 1970. Ink and gouache on paper with heavily built up layers of textured ground. Measures 13 1/4 x 18 3/8 inches. Signed lower left. Original label affixed on verso. Excellent condition. Unframed. An anthropologist as well as a painter and engraver, Orlando, whose full name was Felipe Orlando Garcia Murciano, studied at the University of Havana and at the painting workshop of Jorge Arche and Víctor Manuel. He was a founding member of the Asociación de Pintores y Escultores de Cuba (APEC) and a professor at the Universidad de las Américas and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, both in Mexico City. His style is influenced by the Afro-Cuban movement and pre-columbian art...
Ink, Gouache
$656Sale Price|25% Off
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.07 in
Nude at the Beach - Abstract Expressionist Figurative in Conté Crayon
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude at the Beach - Abstract Expressionist Figurative in Conté Crayon Figure in red, green, blue conte crayon by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Centu...
Paper, Conté
$915Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Flower of Inspiration // Floral 3d impasto painting / Water Lotus / good vibes /
By Vik Schroeder
Located in Zofingen, AG
Inspiration is a state of highest ascent, when the physical and emotional spheres of a person are connected and aimed at solving a creative problem. Inspiration is essential for t...
Resin, Acrylic
$6,867
H 48.82 in W 34.65 in D 3.55 in
Paul Anton Kaulbach (1864 Hanover - 1930 Berlin) Male Nude
Located in Greding, DE
Depiction of a male nude in diffuse architectural scenery. Signed lower right (Paul) Anton Kaulbach (1864 Hannover - 1930 Berlin). Oil on canvas, in gold-patinated frame. Image size:...
Oil, Canvas
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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