Gelatin Silver Photograph of Cathal O'Toole and Student

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled (Cathal O’Toole and student), mid 20th century
Cathal O’Toole estate stamp to the verso
Inscribed “Wilkes Cathal & Student” to the verso

Irish-born Cathal Brendan O’Toole (Irish; 1904-1991) 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

- tears to the image to the upper left and left; crease across the upper edge and to the lower right; cracks to the gelatin throughout.

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Item #

ITMG063490