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Sylvia Spicuzza Paintings

American
Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff Elementary School in Shorewood, WI. During this time Sylvia produced a magnificent body of work that was undiscovered until her death. Sylvia's work is rich, diverse and fascinating collection of drawings, watercolors and prints from the 1920's to the 1990's. Her style ranges from early figurative drawings to regionalism, art deco, lyrical abstractions of every conceivable subject (both real and imagined), as well as figurative paintings that reflect the work of Picasso and Ernest Max in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic and organic, Modernist images are presented with Sylvia Spicuzza's own unique sense of style, humor and fantasy. Exhibitions David Barnett Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Education Northwestern University, MFA, Illinois
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Artist: Sylvia Spicuzza
"Color Field (Chalk on Wet Paper)" original pastel by Sylvia Spicuzza
"Color Field (Chalk on Wet Paper)" original pastel by Sylvia Spicuzza

"Color Field (Chalk on Wet Paper)" original pastel by Sylvia Spicuzza

By Sylvia Spicuzza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

In this composition, Sylvia Spiczza works in the manner of color field artists like Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler, presenting a gradation of colors shifting from yellow to red ...

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1960s Color-Field Sylvia Spicuzza Paintings

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20th century figurative landscape oil painting pastoral scene farm field cow
20th century figurative landscape oil painting pastoral scene farm field cow

20th century figurative landscape oil painting pastoral scene farm field cow

By Sylvia Spicuzza

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This early work by American artist Sylvia Spicuzza is an excellent example of Regionalism: in the foreground, a farmer in blue stands before a herd of cattle. Beyond the fence of the...

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1930s American Modern Sylvia Spicuzza Paintings

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"On Wisconsin, " Oil on Panel Portrait by Sylvia Spicuzza
"On Wisconsin, " Oil on Panel Portrait by Sylvia Spicuzza

"On Wisconsin, " Oil on Panel Portrait by Sylvia Spicuzza

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"On Wisconsin" is an original oil painting on panel by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist signed the piece in the lower left. This painting depicts two figures and other symbols to represen...

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1950s Sylvia Spicuzza Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Sylvia Spicuzza paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sylvia Spicuzza in paint, oil paint, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Sylvia Spicuzza paintings, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Harold Vincent Skene, Chester Dixon Snowden, and Sylvia Rutkoff. Sylvia Spicuzza paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,015 and tops out at $17,275, while the average work can sell for $6,500.