Mose Tolliver Outsider Art Oil Painting with Figures

Item Details

Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919 – 2006)
Untitled (six figures), late 20th century
Oil on plywood
Signed “Moset” near lower edge

Born in Alabama, self-taught Outsider artist Mose Tolliver began painting after a work accident left his legs severely injured. He is known for his brightly colored compositions featuring simplistic forms and shapes often portraying abstract figures, animals, and nature. His works have been exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the American Folk Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, among other prestigious institutions.

Condition

- stains, abrasions, and imperfections throughout, including two screw holes to upper right and minor chipping to wood at lower corners.

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Item #

ITMG267721