Mark Tobey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Tobey
Occupation	Painter
Date Of Birth	Dec 11, 1890(1890-12-11)
Age	134
Date Of Death	1976-04-24
Birthplace	Centerville
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Mark Tobey Biography

Mark Tobey is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on December 11, 1890 in Centerville, Wisconsin, United States. Painter and the founder of the Northwest School who’s mystical art was influenced in part by Asian arts. He invented white writing which was the basis for the style of all-over painting.

The painting “Bars and Flails” inspired “Blue Poles,” His painting “Bars and Flails” inspired “Blue Poles,” Jackson Pollock‘s famous work.’s famous work.

He was the first child of the carpenter and home construction worker George Tobey. He was raised as a Congregationalist. He was a member of Pehr Hallsten for three decades.

Mark Tobey Net Worth

Mark Tobey is one of the richest Painter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Tobey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended briefly his first class at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1906 to 1908. However, he was largely self-taught.

He was first introduced to the technique of Chinese calligraphy by Chinese artist as well as University of Washington student Teng Kuei.

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Facts & Trivia

Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mark Tobey celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Mark Tobey

1. Mark Tobey was an American painter born in 1890.
2. He was a prominent figure in the Northwest School of artists.
3. Tobey’s style was influenced by Asian calligraphy and spirituality.
4. His signature “white writing” technique became his trademark.
5. Tobey’s work is characterized by abstract compositions and intricate patterns.
6. He received numerous awards during his career, including the National Medal of Arts in 1982.
7. Tobey’s paintings are held in major museums around the world, including MoMA and the Guggenheim.
8. He taught at several universities, including Dartmouth College and Cornish College of the Arts.
9. Tobey lived and worked in Seattle for most of his life.
10. He passed away in Basel, Switzerland in 1976 at age 86.

What was Mark Tobey known for?

Mark Tobey was an American artist known for his densely calligraphic paintings.

Who was a famous painter from the pacific Northwest?

Mark Tobey’s Rummage 1941. “He changed the course of modern art in the Pacific Northwest,” says Patricia Junker, curator of American art at the Seattle Art Museum, which has a large collection of his work. Tobey was born in Wisconsin in 1890.

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