Pearl Took Paintings
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
'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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1970s Pearl Took Paintings
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'Abstract in Coral and Turquoise', Woman Artist, Pasadena
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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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'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'.
Born in England, Pearl Took first st...
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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...
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1970s Pearl Took Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
'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 stu...
Category
1970s Pearl Took Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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