Cathal O'Toole Oil Painting

Item Details

Cathal Brendan O’Toole (Irish-American; 1904-1991)
Untitled, late 20th century
Oil painting on Arches paper
Signed “Cathal O’Toole N.A.” to the lower right
Artist’s estate stamp to verso

A late 20th century oil painting on Arches paper by well-listed Irish-American artist Cathal Brendan O’Toole (1904-1991). This work features the interior of an artist’s studio portrayed with abstracted features and gestural brushstrokes in various vibrant colors. The composition is signed ‘Cathal O’Toole N/A’ to the lower right. The artist’s estate stamp is marked to the verso. This piece is presented unframed.

Irish-born artist Cathal Brendan O’Toole was known for his paintings, engravings and etchings including Chariot (1936). O’Toole first began to study fine art at the Glasgow School of Art before moving to New York to become a commercial artist after a stint as captain in the Irish Republican Army. O’Toole continued his studies in New York City at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. Later, he started his career teaching at Finch Junior College. During his lifetime O’Toole received much sponsorship for his work, including two Tiffany Foundation fellowships and the Pulitzer Traveling Scholarship in 1934. His work has been exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy Museum (New York), and the Virginia Museum of Art as well as many others.

Condition

- some paint loss and rubbing along board edges; minor wear to board edges; toning visible to paper verso.

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC790-080