Wednesday, December 22, 2010

My Biennial #17


George Tooker
Self Portrait
1947
Egg tempura on gesso panel
18 1/2" diameter

2 comments:

  1. un-freaking-believable painting!!!!! thanks for posting, never seen it. stellar. (and happy new year to you!)

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  2. Happy New Year Steve!

    I first saw this painting at the "Villa America" exhibit at OCMA a few years ago. When I saw it, my jaw actually dropped...it was THAT unbelievable! In my opinion, probably one of the greatest self portraits ever made, right up there with Rembrandt, Ivan Albright, etc....

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