Nasser Ovissi Art
b. 1934
Nasser Ovissi is an American-Iranian painter whose work is characterized by stylized figures of Arabic women and horses. Set amidst geometric patterns and decorative elements, his figures seem to merge into and out of the space behind them. Ovissi says, “My work is dedicated to the beauty of life and I hope those who experience my work will walk away with an experience of beauty.” Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1934, Ovissi studied law and political sciences at the University of Tehran before studying fine art at École des Beaux-Arts in Rome. Ovissi has achieved numerous awards and honors, including being exhibited at the 1959 La Biennale Paris and a grand prize at the 1962 Biennale of fine arts of Tehran. His works are included in the collections of the Contemporary Art Museum in Madrid and the National Art Gallery of Greece in Athens. Ovissi lives and works in Reston, Virginia.
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Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Three Seated Girls" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Three Seated Girls" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered to be known as the "Picasso of Iran".
A true modern Iranian masterpiece depicting three Safavid style seated girls with a bowl of Pomegranates.
Oil on canvas, framed.
Signed.
Canvas Size: 30" high x 40" wide
Frame Size: 32" high x 42" wide
Nasser Ovissi is an American-Iranian painter whose work is characterized by stylized figures of Arabic women and horses. Set amidst geometric patterns and decorative elements, his figures seem to merge into and out of the space behind them. “My work is dedicated to the beauty of life and I hope those who experience my work will walk away with an experience of beauty.” Born in Tehran, Iran in 1934, Ovissi studied Law and Political Sciences at the University of Tehran before studying Fine art at Beaux Fine Art in Rome. The artist has achieved numerous awards and honors, including being exhibited at the 1959 Paris Biennial and a grand prize at the 1962 Biennale of fine arts of Tehran. Ovissi lives and works in Reston, VA. His works are included in the collections of the Contemporary Art Museum in Madrid and the National Art Gallery of Greece in Athens.
Artist Exhibitions:
1957 Tehran, First Prize
1959 Paris Biennial
1960 Tehran, Exhibition in Farhang Hall, during the International Congress of Music
1961 Exhibition in Bombay, India
New Delhi, International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Tehran, Iran, First Prise in Drawing Competition
1962 Tehran Biennial (Abyaz Palace), Grand Prize of the Biennial
Venice, Italy Biennial
1963 Paris, Museum of Modern Art; Exhibition of Iranian Painters
Sao Paulo Biennial, Brazil
1964 Tehran Biennial, Grand Prize
1965 Rome, National Museum of Oriental Art
1966 Milan, San Fedele Gallery
1968 Rome: Gallery 88
Florence, International Biennial of Graphic Arts
New York, Columbia University, Modern Iranian Art...
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Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Four Blue Squares" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Four Blue Squares" oil on canvas painting.
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered to be known as the "Picasso of Iran".
This paintings is four in one. Each corner of the painting represents something else in the Middle-Eastern tradition.
The top right corner is representing the passion for Arabian horses.
The top left corner is representing the traditional fish and eyes against evil eye.
The lower right corner is representing the traditional turquoise colored ceramics.
The lower left corner is representing the Holy House of Prayer.
Very interesting and unique combination, this painting will create a beautiful, warm energetic in any room that it's placed. A true, modern Iranian masterpiece.
Oil on canvas, unframed.
Signed.
Size: 30" high x 40" wide
Nasser Ovissi is an American-Iranian painter whose work is characterized by stylized figures of Arabic women and horses. Set amidst geometric patterns and decorative elements, his figures seem to merge into and out of the space behind them. “My work is dedicated to the beauty of life and I hope those who experience my work will walk away with an experience of beauty.” Born in Tehran, Iran in 1934, Ovissi studied Law and Political Sciences at the University of Tehran before studying Fine art at Beaux Fine Art in Rome. The artist has achieved numerous awards and honors, including being exhibited at the 1959 Paris Biennial and a grand prize at the 1962 Biennale of fine arts of Tehran. Ovissi lives and works in Reston, VA. His works are included in the collections of the Contemporary Art Museum in Madrid and the National Art Gallery of Greece in Athens.
Artist Exhibitions:
1957 Tehran, First Prize
1959 Paris Biennial
1960 Tehran, Exhibition in Farhang Hall, during the International Congress of Music
1961 Exhibition in Bombay, India
New Delhi, International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Tehran, Iran, First Prise in Drawing Competition
1962 Tehran Biennial (Abyaz Palace), Grand Prize of the Biennial
Venice, Italy Biennial
1963 Paris, Museum of Modern Art; Exhibition of Iranian Painters
Sao Paulo Biennial, Brazil
1964 Tehran Biennial, Grand Prize
1965 Rome, National Museum of Oriental Art
1966 Milan, San Fedele Gallery
1968 Rome: Gallery 88
Florence, International Biennial of Graphic Arts
New York, Columbia University, Modern Iranian Art
Italy, Gold Medal at the Campione International Salon
1969 Zurich, Huber Gallery
1970 Ankara, Fine Arts Gallery
1971 Rome, Temple University
Athens, Fine Arts Salon
New York, Columbia University
Washington, Agra Gallery
1972 Paris, Autumn Salon, Grand Palais
Paris, Guiot Gallery
Ottawa, National Art Center
Ottawa, University of Ottawa
Baltimore, John Hopkins Gallery
Brussels, Palace of Fine Arts
1973 Belgrade, Museum of Modern Art
Monaco, International Art Exhibition (Grand Prize)
1976 Basel, Feriart
1977 Madrid, Bruaugut Gallery
1978 Valence, Artis Gallery
1978 Madrid, Contemporary Art Museum
1979 Caracas, Guipuzcoa Gallery
1981 Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection
1982 Dallas, International Art Exhibition
1983 Houston, Texas, Galeria Arte
1984 Pasadena, Pacific Asia Museum
Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection
Washington, D.C., World Bank
New York, Leila Taghinia-Milani Gallery
1985 Paris (France), Mille et Une Nuits
New York: Taghinia-Milani Gallery
Washington, D.C., Calvert Collection
1986 New York, Mussavi Art Center
Washington D.C., Fine Arts Gallery, Georgetown Park
Vancouver (Canada), The Art Circle
Visalia (California), The Art Circle
1987 New York, Art Expo
Cadiz (Spain), Sato Grande
Fairfax (Virginia), Broadway Gallery
1988 Los Angeles, Galeria Arte
Washington, D.C., Fine Arts Gallery, Georgetown Park
McLean (Virginia), Abott Gallery
Geneva (Switzerland), Bronz Gallery
1989 New York, Mussavi Art Center
San Francisco, Hourian Art Gallery
1990 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent
Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Art Gallery
1991 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent
Austin (Texas), University of Texas Art Gallery
New York, Elaine Benson Gallery
Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery
Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery
1992 Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery
New York, Space Gallery
McLean (Virginia), Tower Club
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Town Center
1993 Cambridge (Massachusetts), Harvard University
Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery
Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery
Washington, DC, Very Special Art Gallery
1994 Tokyo (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery
Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery
Osaka (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery
Detriot (Michigan), Michigan University
Montreux (Canada), Aurom Gallery
Boca Raton (Florida), Curzon Gallery
1995 Washington, DC, Designer Art Gallery
1996 Great Exhibition at Art Festival, Kuwait
1997 Montreal (Canada), Maison d'Art Saint Laurent
Tokyo (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery
Maui (Hawaii), Metropolitan Gallery
Osaka (Japan), Metropolitan Gallery
1998 Fez (Morocco), Sufi Music Festival
Los Angeles (California), Exhibition Art Centre
Hawaii, Dole Gallery
1999 London (U.K.), Bourlet Gallery
Montreux (Switzerland), The Oriental Palace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nasser Ovissi Art
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1961- First Prize in Drawing Competition in Tehran, Iran
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1964- Fourth Prize, Biennale of Tehran
1968- Gold Medal, International Exhibition of Campione, Italy
1974- Grand Prize, Monaco Contemporary Art Exhibition, France
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By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Cyrus The Great" Oil on Canvas Painting.
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered to be known as the "Picasso of Iran".
A true modern Iranian masterpiece depicting "King Cyrus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Ancient Vessels" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Ancient Veseels" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considere...
Category
20th Century Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Arabian Horse" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Arabian Horse" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered ...
Category
20th Century Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Queen Isabella I of Spain" Oil on Canvas
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Queen Isabella I of Spain" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who i...
Category
20th Century Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Pomegranate Girl" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Purple Girl with Pomegranate" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who...
Category
20th Century Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Koi Fish" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in Queens, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Koi Fish" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality painting by Persian Artist Nasser Ovissi who is considered to be...
Category
20th Century Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Oil
Woman with Horse
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Woman with Horse" 1989 Is a offset lithograph on paper by noted Iranian/American artist Nasser Ovissi, born 1934. It is hand sign...
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Offset
Girl in Blue
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Girl in Blue" c.1980 is a mixed media work on paper with acrylic paint, silver leaf and possibly gouache and an underlying wash. It i...
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Nasser Ovissi Art
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media
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