Oliviero Masi Art

One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist fo¬r the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil; numbered lower left in pencil. Printed in inky black, this print features a shadowy landscape. Brush sweeps to the left, and the sky is drawn with long horizontal lines. In the bottom half of the composition, the ground looks rocky, perhaps dotted with shrubs. Windswept Landscape displays Moore’s fascination with light and dark – what he called a “…bias towards the blackness and mysterious depths.” Moore was inspired by the prints of Rembrandt and the drawings of Seurat, and even drew on his memories of viewing the Altamira cave paintings, recalling how some of the images used the shadow of candlelight on the rough surface of the rock to model light. Shortly before starting work on this series of lithographs, Moore had fallen ill, leaving him aware of his own mortality. His mood pervaded these prints with a sense of danger and foreboding. The Auden/Moore limited edition book and portfolio were exhibited on publication at the British Museum, London, with an accompanying catalogue. Windswept Landscape is one of a group of lithographs...

A man raises his hand to his chin, his neck tilted and face turned to look at a dilapidated farmhouse, barely held together by planks of wood and exposed to the elements. Behind him ...

Chama Hills by Roy Wilce Original Oil Pastel on Paper, signed lower right image 8x20", framed 16x28", floated on a linen mat, under glass in a simple wood frame Contemporary Southwes...

A large & colorful ca. 1955 watercolor & pastel dock scene of Martha's Vineyard by notable artist Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 19" x 25". Archivally matted to: 24" x 30". Prove...

A fine impression of this very popular image with full margins (smaller on top and bottom) published by Associated American Artists.

Lavender Hills by Roy Wilce Oil Pastel on Paper image 18x43", framed 30x54" *Shipping cost includes the custom packing required to transport fine art securely. ABOUT THE ARTIST: “W...

Lithograph on vélin du Marais paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, Verve: Revue Artistique et Littéraire, Vol. IX, N° 35-36...

Leon Dolice Empire State Building Signed lower right Watercolor on paper 19 x 12 inches The romantic backdrop of Vienna at the turn of the century had a life-long influence upon th...

Early Morning Rain Etching & color aquatint, 1977 Signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil Edition: 40 (39/40) Published by Associated American Artists, New York Condition: Mint ...

A fine impression with good margins published by Associated American Artists.

In this sentimental work from 1939, Benton expresses his admiration for the rural lifestyle of the Midwest. He highlights the connection between man and the land by depicting two fig...

From David Hockney’s celebrated Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm portfolio, an image from the story of Rapunzel, which he chose for its popularity. When illustrating the princ...