“No artist can work ignoring the effects of the history of art, and for most of us that story is European”
He had an in-depth knowledge of the history of art, Tom Wesselmann and, unlike other historical masters of pop art, proudly claimed the deep bond that united him to his European roots. In this constant reference to the great pictorial tradition of the past probably lies the secret of its formal elegance combined with a sophisticated technique. Smokers, the sensual mouths of smokers, Great American Nudes and the glowing series of still lifes make up the catalog of his unmistakable works.
