RUDOLPH COLAO
Massachusetts/Maine, 1927-2014
Floral still life. Signed lower left "R. Colao".
Oil on canvas, 30" x 24". Framed 39" x 33".
Rudolph Colao created his still life paintings using actual bouquets or floral landscapes for inspiration. At the age of 33, in 1960, he received the Grand Prize award at the Washington Square Art Exhibit. Texture and lighting, as well as depth, are key features in Rudolph Colao paintings.In 1995, he won the Rockport Art Association's Excellence in Painting award for his stunning floral still life work. He was a member of the Allied Artists of America, and taught at two different U.S. art schools.

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