Carl Holty | |
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 Carl Holty with one of his paintings, ca. 1950, unidentified photographer. Carl Holty papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution | |
| Born | Carl Robert Holty June 21, 1900 |
| Died | March 22, 1973 (aged 72) New York, New York, United States |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Abstract |
| Awards | 2010 Wisconsin Visual Art Lifetime Achievement Award[1] |
Carl Robert Holty (1900–1973) was a German-born American abstract painter. Raised in Wisconsin, he was the first major abstract painter to gain notoriety from the state.[1] Harold Rosenberg described Holty as "a figure of our art history," known for his use of color, shape and form.[2]
- ^ a b "Carl Robert Holty (1900 - 1973)". Museum of Wisconsin Art. 2006. Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- ^ "BIOGRAPHY - Carl Holty (1900-1973)". Gallery Selections. Spanierman Modern. 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16. Retrieved 7 July 2011.