This 1966 organic abstracted figure oil painting is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute before moving to the Bay Area to study at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. He had a studio in North Beach during the height of the neighborhood's art scene and exhibited at several Bay Area art galleries in the 1960s. Di Cosola is known for psychedelic, Surrealist portraiture and abstractions.
May 7th, 1966 Oil on Canvas 30.75"x40.75" framed, 30"x40" unframed
Signed lower left. Framed in a wood artist built lath frame with a silver face. Excellent vintage condition.