Frederic Taubes (1900-1981) Female Nudes Framed Figurative Aquatint and Etching

Frederic Taubes, Polish (1900-1981)

He studied at the Vienna Academy of Art, the Academy in Munich, and the Bauhaus. Taubes settled in New York in 1930 where he established a reputation as a society portraitist, focusing on figurative work during his career. Taubes was invited to exhibit at major institutions as the Carnegie Institute, the Corcoran Gallery of Art (1939-57), the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1937- 60), the Art Institute of Chicago (1936-45) and the Whitney Museum of American Art (1938-57). While teaching at the University of Illinois, he discovered and approximated the painting media used in 14th and 15th century Flemish paintings, known for their durability. Following this research in 1942 Taubes developed a line of varnishes and painting media which became commercially available.

A skilled painter who worked in various genres, particularly in the techniques of the Old Masters. A significant figure in the mid-20th century art world. His writings and teachings influenced artists who sought to revive traditional paintings techniques. He contributed to a great understanding of the methods and materials used by the Old Masters.

Sources:

https://www.dwigmore.com/frederic-taubes
https://www.nga.gov/artists/2771-frederic-taubes

Overall size: 22" x 19"

Condition: Great; Visible creases in matting. Not examined outside of frame.