Tom Wesselmann
American artist (1931–2004)
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Summary
Tom Wesselmann was born on February 23, 1931[1], in Cincinnati[2]. He died on December 17, 2004[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and printmaker[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: visual artist[12], engraver[13]
- Field of work: erotic art[14], nude[15]
- Educated at: Cooper Union[16], University of Cincinnati[17], Hiram College[18]
- Notable work: Mouth #11[19]
- Influenced by: Henri Matisse[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: pop art[22]
- Genre: still life[23], nude[24]
- Military branch: United States Army[25]
- Commons category: Tom Wesselmann[26]
- Cause of death: surgical complications[27]
- Family name: Wesselmann[28]
- Given name: Tom[29]
- Pseudonym: Stealingworth, Slim[30]
- Work location: Cincinnati[31], New York City[32]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-tom-wesselmann[33]
- Student of: Willem de Kooning[34]
- Participant in: 4. documenta[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Represented by: Artists Rights Society[37], Almine Rech Gallery[38]
Why It Matters
Tom Wesselmann is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Tom Wesselmann born?
Tom Wesselmann was born in Cincinnati[2].
Where did Tom Wesselmann die?
Tom Wesselmann died in New York City[4].
What did Tom Wesselmann do for work?
Tom Wesselmann worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and printmaker[9].
Where did Tom Wesselmann go to school?
Tom Wesselmann was educated at Cooper Union[16], University of Cincinnati[17], and Hiram College[18].