Items Similar to "Two Women In Oriental Costume" original drawing signed by Sylvia Spicuzza
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Sylvia Spicuzza"Two Women In Oriental Costume" original drawing signed by Sylvia Spicuzzaca. 1948
ca. 1948
About the Item
In this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a bust-length view of two elegant women dressed in East Asian costume. Their faces reflect the ideal of beauty during the 1950s and '60s, with clean lipstick and downcast eyes, not unlike early Barbie dolls. At the same time, they appear much in the same way as Renaissance portraiture - the woman on the left in particular appears similar in her pose to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa in her pose and the gesture of her hand. The two figures are framed with foliage and rolling hills can be seen in the distance.
18 x 24 inches, artwork
22.5 x 28 inches, frame
Signed "Spicuzza, Sylvia" lower right
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, Kandinsky and Max Ernst 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.
- Creator:Sylvia Spicuzza (American)
- Creation Year:ca. 1948
- Dimensions:Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
- Reference Number:
Sylvia Spicuzza
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, Illinois
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1966
1stDibs seller since 2017
393 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Milwaukee, WI
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- "Five Actresses" original crayon drawing by Sylvia SpicuzzaBy Sylvia SpicuzzaLocated in Milwaukee, WIIn this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a scene from the theater or opera, showing five women on stage. Three of the women have their backs to the viewer, while one...Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsGraphite, Crayon
- "Young Woman in a Landscape" original drawing signed by Sylvia SpicuzzaBy Sylvia SpicuzzaLocated in Milwaukee, WIIn this intimate drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a young woman crouched down in a garden. The image is framed by foliage and fields of color. 3.75 x 5.25 inches, ...Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsCrayon
- "The Dance" original crayon drawing inscribed by Sylvia SpicuzzaBy Sylvia SpicuzzaLocated in Milwaukee, WIIn this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza cavalry takes influence from the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse, especially his famous paintings titled "La Dance" that hang in the Hermitage Museum ...Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsCrayon
- "Two Women Bathers at the Beach #403" original crayon drawing by Sylvia SpicuzzaBy Sylvia SpicuzzaLocated in Milwaukee, WIIn this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza is clearly taking influence from the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse, especially his famous 1904 composition "Luxe, calme et volupté." Like in that pa...Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsCrayon
- "Woman in Dress & Fancy Hat" original crayon drawing by Sylvia SpicuzzaBy Sylvia SpicuzzaLocated in Milwaukee, WIIn this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza takes influence from the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse, especially his famous 1904 composition "Luxe, calme et volupté." This influence is more pron...Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsCrayon
- "Art Critic with 2.3 Billion Dollar Painting, " Oil Pastel signed by Reg K. GeeBy Reginald K. GeeLocated in Milwaukee, WI"Art Critic with 2.3 Billion Dollar Painting" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece in the...Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsOil Pastel, Found Objects
You May Also Like
- Objects - Pastel Drawing by Bruno Conte - 1981By Bruno ConteLocated in Roma, ITObjects is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1981 by the Italian artist Bruno Conte (Rome, 1939). Original pastel drawing on black cardboard. Passepartout included (cm 3...Category
1980s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPastel, Cardboard
- Man and Woman - Pastel Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960sBy Mino MaccariLocated in Roma, ITMan and Woman is an original pastel drawing on cardboard paper, realized around the Seventies by the great Italian artist and journalist, Mino Maccari (Siena, 1898 - 1989). Signed "...Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPastel
- Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - 1960sBy Mino MaccariLocated in Roma, ITPortraits is an artwork realized by Mino Maccari (1898-1989). Colored portrait on one side, figure of a woman and two heads in black on the other side. Pastel and charcoal on pape...Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPaper, Charcoal, Pastel
- Le Lac des Cygnes -Oil Pastel Drawing by J. Target - 1949Located in Roma, ITLe Lac des Cygnes is a beautiful original drawing on ivory colored-paper, realized at the end of 1940's by the French artist Jean Target. A mixed tech...Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsOil Pastel
- Letter - Drawing by Chevalier - 1901Located in Roma, ITLetter is an original drawing in china ink and pastel realized by the illustrator Chevalier in 1901. Hand-signed on the lower left and dated, with a description on the rear. The sta...Category
Early 1900s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsInk, Pastel
- Landscape - Ink and Pastel Drawing - Mid-20th CenturyLocated in Roma, ITLandscape is an original china ink and pastels drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous Artist of XX Century. In very good conditions. Illegible signature on the low...Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
MaterialsPastel, Ink
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Collection Of Drawings
Women Sign
Two Women
Drawings Of Women
Signed Costume
Picasso Original Drawing
Picasso Drawing Signed
Oriental Art Work
Art Deco Costume
1940 Women
Woman In Costume
Women And Daughters
Oriental Framed Art
1940s Womens
Picasso Hand Signed And Not Signed
Oriental School
Oriental Vintage Painting
Oriental Artwork