"Antica Roma" - Mid-Century Abstract Collage With Figures by James Coughlin

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"Antica Roma" - Mid-Century Abstract Collage with Figures

Stunning mid-century mixed media collage of Roman travel items and photos by … Read more "Antica Roma" - Mid-Century Abstract Collage with Figures

Stunning mid-century mixed media collage of Roman travel items and photos by James A. Couglin, a Berkeley Abstract Expressionist (American, 1929-1979.) Painted during his Paris period when he studied under Jacques Villegle, a French artist known for his torn paper collage. Paper with a variety of finishes, texture, and pattern are used, creating an engaging surface.

Signed lower right "Jim A Couglin."
Presented in natural wood frame with mat and plexiglass.
Image size: 20"H x 20"W.
Framed size: 30.75"H x 28.50"W x 1"D

James Couglin was born in New York. James Coughlin studied at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and Art Students League. He completed his education at the Tyler School of Fine Arts, Temple University. He painted primarily in abstract style. His work and home studio in the Berkeley area were showcased in "Life" magazine back in the 1970's.

Exhibited:
Art Students League, NY, The Print Club, Philadelphia, PA., Corcoran Gallery, Washington D.C., Philadelphia Art Festival, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts., Cellini Gallery, San Francisco - One man show, Richmond Art Center, San Francisco Art Commission sponsored exhibitions, San Francisco Art Festivals 1963-70, The Haggin Museum, Stockton, CA. 1968 - One man show, Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento CA. 1968 - One man show, First Artist Equity Assoc. Show, Kaiser Center - sponsored by the Oakland Museum 1969, California Society of Printmakers. See less