Sylvia Spicuzza Still-life 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, Illinoisto
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Artist: Sylvia Spicuzza
"Columbine Flower Double Sided, " Ink
Gouache on Paper by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Columbine Flower Double Sided" is an original ink and gouache painting on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza. The Columbine flower is known for attracting humm...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Sylvia Spicuzza Still-life Paintings
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Under The Sea - Sea Shell
Plants
Finger painting w/stamped signature
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Finger painting w/stamped signature
Art: 22"x 16"
Frame: 31"x 24"
c. 1940's-1950's
Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Sylvia Spicuzza Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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