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Robert Thornton: Painter

Robert Thornton

Robert Thornton came to RISD after World War II for his BFA in painting and never left. Retiring in 1989 after 35 consecutive RISD Faculty Shows. His large canvases, in acrylics and oil, were unfailingly innovative and mildly controversial.

His early style, formed with a wry edge and cynical opinion of the human psyche, extends otherwise familiar forms of anatomy and places to create darkly humorous compositions where the 2-dimensional design overrides accurate portraiture. Later investigations capture even darker political themes, or provide contrast in the stormy softness of impressionistic Rhode Island seascapes.

Related

Troublesome Toddlers

  • 2. Boy with Drum, acrylic on canvas 60” x 48”Slideshow Image
  • 3. Child and Cat, acrylic on canvas 60” x 48”Slideshow Image
  • 4. Child with Cat and Fish, acrylic on canvas 48” x 40”Slideshow Image
  • 5. Doll’s Closet, acrylic on canvas 48” x 40”Slideshow Image
  • 6. Jump Rope, acrylic on canvas 26” x 46”Slideshow Image
  • 7. Merry-Go-Round, acrylic on canvas 66” x 48”Slideshow Image
  • 8. Victorian Child and Clown Doll, acrylic on canvas 50” x 40”Slideshow Image
  • 9. Brother and Sister, acrylic on canvas 40” x 34”Slideshow Image
  • 10. Harlequin and Faun, acrylic on canvas 54” x 44”Slideshow Image
  • 11. Mary Mary (Quite Contrary), acrylic on canvas 66” x 50”Slideshow Image
  • 12. Little Boy Blue, acrylic on canvas 66” x 50”Slideshow Image
  • 13. Three Blind Mice (and the Farmer’s Wife), acrylic on canvas 66” x 50”Slideshow Image

Other

  • Podcast: An Interview with Robert Thornton
  • Robert Thornton 2009: New Works
  • Press: "He Gave up RISD lens to focus"

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Providence, RI 02940
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