Joe Stefanelli
American · b. 1921
Painting
DESCRIPTION
Joseph J. Stefanelli (1921–2017) was a prominent member of the New York School of Abstract Expressionists. He participated in the legendary 9th Street Show in 1951 and was associated with artists like Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning. His work is characterized by a blend of broad color-laden brushwork and strong linear elements, and is represented in major museums including the Whitney and MoMA.