Pearl Took Art
American, 1928-2012
Pearl Took studied at the Skipton Art School (1943-7) and, subsequently, at Sir John Cass College (1947-9). After immigrating to Pasadena, California in 1957 with her family, Took commenced her active career in painting, becoming a teacher at Pasadena City College and Glendale College. She also continued to further her studies in numerous centers including the California State College, the Art Center of Design and the Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design. Took exhibited successfully, both solo and with groups, in Los Angeles County throughout her teaching career in addition to working as a freelance illustrator for the Pasadena Star News.
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Artist: Pearl Took
'Abstract in Coral and Turquoise', Woman Artist, Pasadena
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Oil abstract comprising interconnected organic shapes in variegated shades of turquoise, vermilion, coral, and lime, outlined in deep ebony.
Signed with monogram lower right, 'P.T.'...
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'Dance Class', Modernist Figural, Sir John Cass, Otis Art Institute, Parson's
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed middle right with monogram, 'P.T.'; additionally signed verso, dated 1974 and titled 'UCLA Dance Class'; accompanied by artist's business card.
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'Sheila Antoine with Afro', Sir John Cass, Otis Art Institute, California
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left with monogram, 'P.T.' for Pearl Took (American, 1928-2012); additionally signed verso, dated 1977 and titled 'Sheila Antoine'.
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'Portrait of Gene Harrison', Pasadena, Parsons School of Design
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial and psychologically penetrating study of the American musician.
Signed lower right with monogram; titled and dated, verso, 1977.
Born in England, Pearl Took first studied at the Skipton Art School (1943-7) and, subsequently, at Sir John Cass College (1947-9). After immigrating to California in 1957, Took commenced her active career as a fine artist, also becoming an art teacher at Pasadena City College and a freelance illustrator with the Pasadena City News. As her painting style matured and evolved, she continued to further her studies, including at such prestigious institutions as the California State College, the Art Center of Design, the Otis Art Institute and the Parsons School...
Category
1970s Pearl Took Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Jade', Sir John Cass, Otis Art Institute, California
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Monogrammed center left, 'PT' for Pearl Took (American, 1928-2012); additionally signed, dated 1977 and titled verso 'Portrait of Jade' with artist card.
Born in England, Pearl Took...
Category
1970s Modern Pearl Took Art
Materials
Oil, Board
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