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William Hoey Art

American, 1930-1994

William Hoey was born in 1930 in Abilene, Texas. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in art from the University of Texas. Professor Hoey, considered a "magic realist" painter of the American Southwest, was well-known for his work in still life and portraiture. Hoey operated two galleries in Austin, the Carriage House Gallery and the SOHO Gallery, and taught at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, as well as in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas.

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Artist: William Hoey
Sublime Naturalistic Desert Landscape Painting
By William Hoey
Located in Houston, TX
Sublime desert landscape painting was done in a naturalistic style. The work is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. It is a frame in a...
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20th Century Naturalistic William Hoey Art

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Impressionist Coastal Fisherman Landscape
By William Hoey
Located in Houston, TX
Gouache painting by William Hoey featuring a small fisherman walking to the coast. Circa 1970s. Dimensions of painting without frame: H 6.5 in. x W 8.5 in. x D .25 in. Artist Biogr...
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1970s American Realist William Hoey Art

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Naturalistic Portrait Painting
By William Hoey
Located in Houston, TX
Early circus clown inspired William Hoey Portrait on paper circa 1960s. Artist Biography: Professor Hoey was born on May 9, 1930, in Abilene, Texas. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in art from The University of Texas. Professor Hoey, considered a "magic realist...
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1960s Modern William Hoey Art

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Gouache

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