Robert Philipp, (American, 1895-1981)
Theatre #2
Oil on canvas
12-1/4 x 14 inches (31.1 x 35.6 cm)
Private collection
Robert Philipp (February 2, 1895 – November 22,
1981) was an American painter
influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and known for his nudes,
still lifes, and portraits of attractive women and Hollywood stars. Noted art
critic Henry McBride called Philipp one of America's top six painters of his
generation. He was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League of New
York for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, and
National Academician, Benjamin Franklin Fellow, Royal Society of Arts in
London. He was married to model and fellow artist Rochelle ("Shelly")
Post, who frequently posed for him until her death in 1971. His compositions
and painting style have been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and
Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Philip won prizes in most of the important exhibitions
of his time, and his paintings are in numerous museums and important private
collections. More on Robert Philipp
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