Description: Rosenthal plate by Tom Wesselmann marked Rosenthal Germany with logo and Kunstlerplatzteller signed front and back by Tom Wesselmann. Ready to hang or display.


History: Tom Wesselmann was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studied initially psychology at the University of Cincinnati. He then applied for further artistic training under Nicolas Marsicano at the Cooper Union School for Arts and Architecture in New York (1956-1959). Like many Pop art artists, Wesselmann was always inspired by images of the mass media; the depiction of the nude, his Great American Nude, was always the central subject of his entire oeuvre. In 1983, Wesselmann funded a new technique which enable him to reproduce his drawings in steel at a larger scale. These so-called cut outs, were primarily based on the traditional genres "nude" "still life" and "landscape" and constitute Wesselmann's most productive phase of his career. Since 1961, when his first solo exhibition was held at the Tanager Gallery in New York, Tom Wesselmann's works have been exhibited worldwide, including the documenta 4 in Kassel and the Biennale in Venice. His works can also be found in major art collections such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum Ludwig in Cologne.
Rosenthal the porcelain manufactory was established in 1879 as a family business by Philipp Rosenthal. Rosenthal is known for pioneering efforts in product design and worldwide success in design shops. Through collaborations with designers and artists, an impressive line of products arose - today seen as classic pieces.

Provenance: Lorber Estate, Palm Beach, FL


Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 2 | Height(in) = 14 | Width(in) = 14 | Depth(in) = 4

Size of Artwork(in): 12.25" Diameter


Artist Name: Wesselmann


Medium: Ceramic


Circa: Circa 1985

Very good condition. No chips or cracks.