Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
American, b. 1926
Varujan Boghosian was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on June 26, 1926. After serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy and from 1956–59, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University, where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian was a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire from 1968–96. He became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls heads, old leather, marbles and ping-pong balls.
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Artist: Varujan Boghosian
Union Leader
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls.
This three piece assemblage includes a Union Leader tobacco can...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Found Objects
Orpheus Sculpture with Bird
Blocks
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Found Objects
Manuscript, 1992
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract paper collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (b. 1926). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956-1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls.
This piece is a collage on paper with an antique manuscript...
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20th Century Abstract Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Other Medium
Traveler
s Thanks
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Black and White, Color, Found Objects
Fruits of War
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Found Objects
Swan
Book Fragment
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls.
This abstract expressionist collage includes a cut paper image of a swan in the lilies, an antique document...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Found Objects, Black and White
Man with a Covered Wagon
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls.
This abstract expressionist collage includes a black and white cut paper head of a man on a heavy coat with an orange hue covered wagon...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Black and White, Color
Rose
Book Fragment
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Color, Found Objects
Art in the Courtyard
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Found Objects, Black and White
The Letter "A"
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls.
This abstract expressionist collage includes an antique handwritten...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Found Objects, Color
Rose of the World
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist paper collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This collage consists of a cut-out of a rose, shooting target, map, and horse with an antique marbled paper...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Board, Laid Paper, Color
Businessman, Boats,
Clocks
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Found Objects, Black and White
Poppies
A Boat
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist mixed media collage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Canvas, Paper, Oil, Board, Lithograph
Windmills Collage
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist paper collage with windmills by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This collage consists of antique sepia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Panel, Laid Paper, Lithograph
Untitled (Castle) Paper Collage
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Astoria, NY
Varujan Boghosian (American, 1926-2020), Castle, Paper Collage, 1978, signed in pencil lower right, Cordier & Ekstrom label to the reverse, wood frame. Image: 9.5" H x 14.25" W; fram...
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1970s Contemporary Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Paper, Ink
The Great Carousel
By Varujan Boghosian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine abstract expressionist paper construction by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he attended Central Connecticut Teachers College and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. In 1953, he had a Fulbright grant to paint in Italy, and from 1956 to 1959, he worked with Josef Albers, geometric abstractionist, at Yale University where he earned both his BFA and MFA. Boghosian became a professor of sculpture at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, and became primarily known for his assemblages in which he uses a variety of incongruous objects such as parts of weathered barn doors, antique dolls' heads, old leather, marbles, and ping-pong balls. This construction consists of a cut-out of a horse, a celestial map, several small animal figures, with a yellow brick wall paper background, monogrammed lower right “VB,” signed, dated 2002, and titled on verso “The Great...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Varujan Boghosian Mixed Media
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Wood Panel, Laid Paper, Lithograph
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