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Anthony Mastromatteo“The Creative Mind” hyperrealist oil painting of ants crawling, small, framed2025
2025
$2,400
£1,831.14
€2,084.61
CA$3,373.23
A$3,708
CHF 1,946.68
MX$44,090.76
NOK 24,999.81
SEK 22,772.13
DKK 15,575.38
About the Item
A small oil painting by Anthony Mastromatteo. Three carpenter ants are painted realistically, in such a way it appears there are real insects crawling on the painting. The humorous and clever wit of the artist is always poking fun with his craft, engaging the viewer, inviting them to scratch their heads and wonder what's real and whats not.
Framed in a simple black floating frame.
8 x 6 inches, framed
"Signed" Mastromatteo on verso, in black marker.
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland.
- Creator:Anthony Mastromatteo (1970, American)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Sag Harbor, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: MAS-0074311stDibs: LU389316795772
Anthony Mastromatteo
The arts have been an integral part of Anthony Mastromatteo’s life for over 25 years. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Princeton University in 1992 led to a five year position at Christie’s auction house in New York City in the American Paintings, 19th Century Paintings and Maritime Paintings and Objects departments. As his exposure to the art world expanded he began studying the practice of art after work at the Art Student’s League in New York City. In 1997 he made the transition to full-time art study at the Water Street Atelier, a school of art practice based on the methodology of the French Academy and the French atelier system of the 18th and 19th centuries, under the tutelage of Jacob Collins. In 2002 he finished his studies and made the transition to working as a professional artist. He has worked solely as an artist since that time. He currently has representation with galleries in New York City, Los Angeles and Cleveland. Anthony currently resides with his wife and daughter, Stella and Alba, in Akron, Ohio.
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