Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937-2015), Canal Winter Study
Oil on board. Signed (lower left).
Ht. 8 3/4 x W 7 1/2 in.

Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937-2015)
Anthony Michael Autorino was the sone of Italian immigrants and grew up in Montclair, New Jersey. As a Teenager, Autorino enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served an 8-year tour. His expertise in the field of cryptography landed him in Paris in the mid-1950s as an Air Force sergeant working at the United States Embassy. While in Paris, Autorino became involved in the art community, which reinforced his desire to make painting his career focus. Upon returning to the United States in 1961, he divided time painting between upstate New York and New England. By the mid-1960s, New York City had become the center of activity for the career of this highly regarded young artist. By 1968, his passion for painting nature and the outdoors led him to the Delaware Valley, where his studio would eventually be located for twenty years. In the 1980s, Autorino took up residence and studio in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, at the former home of the renowned New Hope Impressionist, George Sotter. Largely self-taught, Autorino's work is unique in style and combines an early twentieth century feel with present-day subjects. His soft palette masterfully captures the mood of each individual setting from falling snow to nocturnal views of the Delaware River. His work is clearly a continuing chapter in the story of "New Hope School" Impressionist painting.