Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Riverbend |
Artist |
Mastracco, Vincent |
Object Name |
Painting |
Culture |
American |
Date |
1980 |
Material |
Linen |
Medium |
Oil Paint |
Dimensions |
W-76 L-76 inches |
Description |
He completed "Riverbend" in the later years of his career. Influenced by many styles, including illusionism and romanticism, Mastracco paid careful attention to rhythm and repetition in his work. The artist said the piece referenced "scenes of deep forests" filled with tall trees without any branches. Working with spackling knives, masking tape, and his own fingers an dthumbs in addition to brushes, Mastracco used to boadt it would take nearly six months for a single canvas to dry. |
Collection |
Permanent Collection |
Catalog Number |
1992.02.01 |