Painter
Mark Tobey
Mark Tobey was an American painter known for atmospheric abstractions built from dense networks of gestural marks and for working in casein, tempera, and other media.
Mark Tobey quick facts
A concise reference for his materials, subjects, and painting approach.
| Born | 1890 · Centerville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Died | 1976 · Basel, Switzerland |
| Nationality | American |
| Paint media | Casein paint · Tempera |
| Common subjects | Abstract fields, calligraphic marks, light, natural rhythms, spiritual themes, and urban energy |
| Known for | Allover compositions whose layered marks spread attention across the entire painted field rather than a single focal point |
Sources: Museum of Modern Art, MoMA: Edge of August, and MoMA: Wild Field.