Seated Female Figure<br>20th Century Ink <br><br>#88706

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Rip Matteson This 20th century ink on paper figure drawing is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in R ome, the Parsons School of Design in NYC, and received his DFA from Blackburn College. He founded the art program of the Monterey Peninsula College and taught at Laney College in Oakland. He also served as the president of the Carmel Art Association where he showed his work his entire life. Matteson was enamored with Japanese art and particularly woodblock prints. Many of his works contain a traditional Japanese-style chop block with an acronym carrying a secret message to his wife.Mid-Late 20th CenturyInk on Paper 11.5"x16"unframed Initialed lower left. Excellent vintage condition. Show more