John Altoon
John Altoon
1925 - 1969
Person TypeIndividual
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San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1898 - 1955
BiographyTrained as a commercial illustrator as well as a fine artist, Altoon developed both an abstract vocabulary influenced by Abstract Expressionism and a figurative style (often erotically charged and with socio-political content) that reflected his commercial background. He also developed a hybrid style combining abstraction with figuration. A post-modernist before his time, Altoon had a facility with line, color, and subject matter that resonated with his peers. [Getty ULAN]
