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George Tooker
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George Tooker

1920–2011 · American · 6 artworks

Magic RealismEgg temperaPrecise realismSymbolic representationLimited color paletteFocus on social themes

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George Tooker was an American figurative painter associated with Magic Realism. His work often depicts scenes of modern life with a sense of alienation and social isolation, rendered in a precise, egg tempera technique.

related: Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth

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6 artworks

Government Bureau

Government Bureau

1956

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Mirror II

Mirror II

1963

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The Subway

The Subway

1950

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The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room

1959

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In the Summerhouse

In the Summerhouse

1958

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Lunch

Lunch

1964

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