1960's Vintage Matador Mixed Media Painting by Jack Amoroso

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This captivating 1965 mixed media piece by renowned artist Jack Amoroso evokes the dramatic tension of the bullring. Rendered on … Read more This captivating 1965 mixed media piece by renowned artist Jack Amoroso evokes the dramatic tension of the bullring. Rendered on warm-toned board, the artwork combines expressive charcoal sketches and dynamic compositions to depict a matador poised in confrontation with a powerful bull. The contrasting tones highlight the movement and intensity of the scene, with Amoroso’s signature and date adding authenticity. Mounted in a minimalist frame, this vintage work is a testament to mid-century artistic interpretation of traditional Spanish culture. Perfect for collectors and admirers of bold, narrative-driven art.

Measures:
23.5" w x 1.5" d x 30.0" h / Inches

In good Vintage condition with typical wear / marks consistent with age. It has some water stains in some areas of the painting. Please see all photos for additional details.
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Jack Amoroso, (American, b. 1930)

"Amoroso's diverse and prolific career as an artist began when he was the youngest student ever to be accepted in a Massachusetts accredited art school (he was fifteen years old). At age twenty- seven he was nominated as "Outstanding New Talent in the U.S.A." by Art in America magazine. In 1964 Amoroso's work was designated "Best Overall" at the New York World's Fair. In 1977 he received a special invitation to The I.B.C. Royal Conference, a communal gathering of artists throughout the world marking the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Amoroso's work has been internationally recognized in the "Who's Who in American Art," 1959, 1973, "Who's Who in the South & Southwest," 1973, The National Library of Congress, The New York Public Library, The British Museum, and the Cambridge University Library.

Amoroso is one of the founding directors of Artist Equity of America in Florida. His work has been collected by numerous celebrities, politicians, collectors & museums. He has been commissioned for murals in many prominent public spaces, including the Coconut Grove Playhouse and the HMS Queen Elizabeth II.

Often living abroad, the Amoroso's have resided in many remarkable locations and estates.

Amoroso has traveled and painted in many locales, including the U.S.A., England, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Grand Bahamas, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Azores, Italy, Germany, Austria,Sicily, Greece, Israel, Ireland, The Caribbean,
Morocco, Gibraltar, Luxembourg, Hawaii, Guam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Czechoslovakia, Monaco and India.

In the permanent collection of:
Haggerty Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Norton Museum, West Palm Beach, Florida
Lowe Museum, Coral Gables, Florida

Exhibited in:
Bass Museum, Miami Beach, Florida
Museum of Art, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Boca Raton Museum, Boca Raton, Florida
Art & Culture Center, Hollywood, Florida
Berkeley Museum, Berkely, California
Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.
Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
High Museum of Fine Arts, Atlanta, Georgia,
Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas.
Riverside Museum , New York, New York
Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, New York, New York
Institute of Contemporary Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida See less