Philip Pavia, Roman Back Up (1964)

Description This is a large watercolor on paper by noted sculptor Philip Pavia. He had early training in both watercolor and architecture, which is reflected nicely in this work. We find the subtle color palette incredibly appealing. The purple in the upper left hand corner is pure genius.  Details Philip Pavia (American, 1911-2005) Roman Back Up (1964) Watercolor on paper Initialed in lower right hand corner 32 1/2" x 29 3/4" matted and framed in a white-washed wooden frame About the Artist Born in Bridgeport, CT in 1911, the son of a stone cutter, Philip Pavia is one of the artists who epitomizes our approach to collecting twentieth century art. The Times of London called Pavia “arguably more of an original than some of his better-known contemporaries.” Primarily a sculptor, he began his education at Yale studying architecture and watercolor, but left after two years for New York and the Art Students League. It was there that he met his lifelong friend, Jackson Pollock. During