William Tolliver
American · 1951–2000 · Painter
William Tolliver was an American painter and printmaker known for his self-taught mastery of diverse media and his contributions to contemporary African American art. Working… (Wikipedia)
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The OverseerSloans & Kenyon · $3,600≈ £2,758≈ €3,324Sign up to see
Nude Draped in Purple ClothSloans & Kenyon · $3,500≈ £1,754≈ €2,218Sign up to see
Transcendent of the BluesSloans & Kenyon · $1,500≈ £1,026≈ €1,315Sign up to see
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William Tolliver was an American painter and printmaker known for his self-taught mastery of diverse media and his contributions to contemporary African American art. Working across oil, acrylic, watercolor, and oil pastel, Tolliver developed a style he categorized as "representational abstract expressionism." His work frequently highlighted Southern Black labor, jazz and blues musicians, and rural landscapes.
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