Leo Manso, Abstract Mixed Media Collage on Paper (mid 20th century)

Description This is a mixed media collage on paper executed by Leo Manso, an abstract artist who was well known and recognized for his collages. His longtime friend Robert Motherwell was a big fan, and so are we. We love the neutral palette of this one with the dab of electric yellow off to the right.  It is subtle, yet complex, with a lot of texture if you look closely. This was probably executed in the 1960s in a combination of paper and casein paint.  Details Leo Manso (American, 1914-1993) Untitled collage Mixed media paper and casein Signed lower left 23" x 37" (overall) 17" x 23" (sight) New UV plexiglass in possible original framing; touched-up wear to gilt About the Artist Born in New York City in 1914, abstract painter Leo Manso studied at the National Academy of Design and the New School for Social Research. He was widely regarded as a leading influence on the art of collage.  According to the Provincetown Artist Registry, his friend Robert Motherwell said "One of colla