Artist: Joseph Glasco (American, 1925–1996)
Medium: Oil on paper
Signature: Signed and dated lower left
Dimensions:
60 in. h. x 40 in. w., panel
62 in. h. x 42 in. w., as framed
Description:
Framed
Catalog #131
Exhibited: Viviano, 1956, no. 3; Princeton, 1961, no. 73; Houston, CAM, 1986
As Raeburn states, "Ancient and modern myth – Salome, Lilith, Leda, and Goyen's Marvello – already had provided him [Glasco] with inspiration, and he continued to evoke mythical characters in the subjects and titles of his art." MR, p. 199. Dore Ashton of the New York Times reviewed the January 1956 show at Catherine Viviano, including this description of Leda, "One of the outstanding canvasses in the show is entitled 'Leda.' Executed in tones of brown and pale orange highlights, this painting shows a huge ambiguous female figure, her back to the spectator. Beyond her a giant fringe of feathers indicates the mythical swan. The whole effect is startling." NYT Feb. 3 1956. In the right corner of the work is a small mirror and comb. These two elements are often incorporated into Glasco's paintings, with the comb seeming to be an attribute of a woman while the mirror is often associated with his depictions of Narcissus.
Provenance:
The Late Stanley J. Seeger Jr. Collection
Type of Work: Paintings
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Standing Man, 1956 Joseph Glasco

Three Heads Joseph Glasco

The Game, 1961 Joseph Glasco

Abstract, 1963 Joseph Glasco

Standing Nude, c. 1968 Joseph Glasco

Abstract, ca. 1970 Joseph Glasco

Seated Nude, c. 1970 Joseph Glasco

Reclining Boys, c. 1970 Joseph Glasco

Narcissus, c. 1970 Joseph Glasco