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Toma Yovanovich
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting

1960's

About the Item

An original mid century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich. Toma Yovanovich (1931-2016) Yovanovich was a painter/printmaker whose work is in collections around the world, including the University of Siena (Italy), the U.S. Information Service (Kyoto, Japan), the University of Costa Rica, the Vatican Library (Rome), Seoul (South Korea) National University College of Fine Arts, the Library of Congress (Washington, DC), and the Academy of Art (Riga, Latvia). He has exhibited throughout Western New York and the northeastern United States. Yovanovich was born in Yugoslavia and earned a BA and MS in art education from the State University College at Buffalo. Museums: Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME University of Siena, Siena Italy Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo, NY American Center - US Information Services, Kyoto, Japan University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Vatican Library, Rome, Italy Kyoto University Museum of Art, Kyoto, Japan Seoul National University College of Fine Arts, Seoul, South Korea Library of Congress, Washington, DC California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA Academy of Art Museum, Riga, Latvia.
  • Creator:
    Toma Yovanovich (1931 - 2016, American, Yugoslavian)
  • Creation Year:
    1960's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Work is in Very Good Condition, considering the age of the piece.
  • Gallery Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU13921260473
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