Robert Moskowitz was a contemporary American artist who gained recognition in the 1960s onward for his paintings, drawings and prints that saw him working at the intersection of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism and Pop art.
Moskowitz drew inspiration in his early career from such artists as Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg. Although his work has been described as a “significant link between the Abstract Expressionism of the New York School and the 'New Image Abstraction' painters of the mid-1970s,” the Brooklyn-born Moskowitz received relatively little public attention and never achieved the level of fame that many of his peers have.
In 1948, Robert Moskowitz, son of Louis and Lily Moskowitz, was left to care for their youngest daughter, Karen, after his father left the family and his mother was forced to make occasional trips to Florida for work. He showed little artistic capability as a child but enrolled after school at the Mechanics Institute of Manhattan to pursue engineering drafting. In 1956 he began studying at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn under Adolph Gottlieb.
Moskowitz traveled to Europe in 1959, where he met the British collage and assemblage artist Gwyther Irwin. At Irwin's suggestion, Moskowitz moved into an artist's community outside London where he was able to purchase his first studio space for $85.00, which allowed him to remain in London for one year.
Moskowitz's first serious body of paintings owed to the discovery of a window shade hanging high in his studio space.
Following lessons taken from Johns, Rauschenberg, and Marcel Duchamp, Moskowitz began to place found objects, such as a window shade, directly on his paintings as a form of collage. This work was included in the exhibition Art of Assemblage organized in 1961 at the Museum of Modern Art which also included the work of Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Joseph Cornell and Robert Rauschenberg among many other influential artists. His work of this period, primarily untitled collage paintings, culminated in a solo exhibition at the Leo Castelli Gallery in 1962, in between solo exhibitions of Roy Lichtenstein and Frank Stella.
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Large Painting by Robert Moskowitz, circa 1977
By Robert Moskowitz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic, large, decorative painting by Robert Moskowitz, titled "The Family", circa 1977. It is signed and dated on the back. Robert Moskowitz (born 1935 in Brooklyn, New York) i...
Canvas
$1,400Sale Price|43% Off
H 45.67 in W 35.04 in D 0.75 in
Large Blue Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by C. Azuelos
Located in Miami, FL
An Enigmatic Abstract Oil Painting. This captivating abstract oil on canvas painting, attributed to the Barcelona artist C. Azuelos, invites the viewer on a journey of interpretati...
Canvas
Large Scale Abstract Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of large-scale abstract paintings, artist unknown, probably American, circa 1960s. They have been framed in clean lined white lacquered gallery frames under UV resistant gl...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.75 in W 38.75 in D 2.5 in
Large MCM Abstract Acrylic Painting by Richard Mann
By Richard Mann
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM abstract acrylic on panel original painting by listed artist Richard Mann, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and is presente...
Acrylic, Wood
$7,500
H 60 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Follow The Leader, " Large Blue Oil and Acrylic Painting by Renée Rey
Located in New York, NY
"Follow The Leader," a large framed blue oil and acrylic painting by Renée Rey, shows that the connection between nature, technology and people are paramount...
Paint
$10,500
H 46 in W 68.5 in D 1.5 in
"Cathedral, " A Large Framed Abstract Painting by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
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Paint
$10,500
H 73.5 in W 57.5 in D 1.5 in
Large Framed Abstract Oil Painting, "Man Finish House" by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
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Acrylic
$10,500
H 56 in W 56 in D 1.5 in
"Topography 3, " 2020 Large Framed Abstract Oil Painting by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Topography 3," 2020 is a large framed abstract oil painting by Kathi Robinson Frank. This mixed-media painting incorporates oil, acrylic, charcoal, and metallic paint in shades of b...
Paint
Robert Loughlin Original Painting on Metal Door
By Robert Loughlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large original painting by Robert Loughlin on a yellow metal door. Great abstract painting of 'the Brute." Signed Robert Loughlin 98' on the back. Titled "Joe." Excellent condition. ...
Metal
Large Scale Abstract Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large-scale abstract painting, American, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 50.25" height x 42" width. This piece is currently unframed. If you prefer a black gallery frame (as s...
Canvas, Paint
$5,200
H 48 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"23 V: Countercurrent, " Large Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Renée Rey
Located in New York, NY
In her mixed-media artwork "23 V Countercurrent," Rey explores narratives connecting nature, technology and sustainability. Fusing a Postmodern oeuvre of abstraction and surrealism, with a nod to Tiepolo, Constable and Dali, the artist ignites saturated stems of red, pink, and green pigments in a world where color and form flow in and out of multi-perspectives. Springing forth through space is symbolic iconography. Sea life including fish, manatee and coral swim through currents of air, water and land as the artist examines the dynamic link between them. Engineered towers protect vital H2O for human sustenance while elements of the periodic table depict the equality of all that exists on earth and beyond. Renée Rey...
Paint
Robert Natkin Acrylic on Canvas Mixed-Media Painting
By Robert Natkin
Located in Westport, CT
Robert Natkin acrylic painting on canvas with paper feather's and mixed-media.
Wood, Canvas, Acrylic, Paper, Feathers
Fabulous Contemporary Painting by Arnold Weber, circa 1970
By Arnold Weber
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous modern abstract by enormously talented Arnold Weber (1931-2010). Tremendous mood and energy. Expert use of vibrant color that will bring a smile to your face. This Killer ...
Canvas
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H 24 in W 18 in D 0.01 in
American Mid Century Rare Original Poster by Robert Moskowitz at Leo Castelli
By Robert Moskowitz
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare highly collectibe poster print from Robert Moskowitz unframed, sold AS/IS condition invitation for exhibition at Leo Castelli Gallery, circa 1970's some water spots on the corne...
Paper
Rare Poster by Robert Moskowitz Opening Unframed
By Robert Moskowitz
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice poster by listed artist Robert Moskowitz opening at Leo Leo Castelli , the poster its sold unframed as/is condition some oxidation on the paper as shown.
Paper