“Woman in Wide-Brim Hat” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, 167/200.

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“Woman in Wide-Brim Hat” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, 167/200.

A signed and numbered 21-color serigraph by American Impressionist Anthony Michael Autorino, Woman in Wide-Brim Hat reflects the enduring New Hope School tradition. Created circa 1976, this intimate figurative work blends softened form, atmospheric color, and poetic restraint, embodying Autorino’s belief in the interconnectedness of life, light, and memory.

Artwork Description

Woman in Wide-Brim Hat (c.1976) is a luminous 21-color serigraph that exemplifies Anthony Michael Autorino’s mature figurative language. Measuring 11 x 8 inches, the composition presents a solitary female figure emerging gently from a field of softened blues, aquas, and lavender tones. Her wide-brim hat casts a quiet shadow, obscuring specificity and transforming the figure into a timeless presence rather than a portrait.

Autorino’s layered serigraph technique produces a velvety surface reminiscent of oil paint, with pigment drifting and settling like atmosphere itself. The figure’s features are intentionally understated—suggested through tonal modulation rather than line—allowing light, air, and surrounding color to carry the emotional weight of the image. Subtle purples and warm neutrals provide contrast against the cool background, lending the composition both intimacy and balance.

Stylistically, the work aligns with American Impressionism and the New Hope School ethos, drawing from the tonal sensitivity of George Inness and the painterly restraint of Edward Redfield. Yet the piece remains distinctly Autorino’s own: contemplative, quiet, and deeply human. The softened edges dissolve boundaries between figure and environment, reinforcing his belief that no element exists in isolation.

This example is hand signed in pencil using Autorino’s distinctive conjoined signature device—interlocking letters forming “MAA” for Anthony Michael Autorino—followed by the remainder of his surname. It is numbered 167 from the edition of 200, confirming its place within the original limited release.

Artist Biography

Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) was born on September 29, 1937, in Montclair, New Jersey, the son of Italian immigrants. His upbringing emphasized discipline, introspection, and perseverance—qualities that would later inform both his artistic practice and his philosophy of life.

As a teenager, Autorino enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving an eight-year tour. Trained in cryptography, he was stationed in Paris during the mid-1950s as an Air Force sergeant assigned to the United States Embassy. This posting proved transformative: over nearly four years, Autorino studied art primarily in Paris while traveling extensively through Holland and Italy, absorbing the traditions of European painting, museums, and architecture.

By the mid-1960s, New York City became the center of his professional career. Autorino emerged as a highly regarded American Impressionist whose work expressed a profound reverence for life and continuity. His paintings and prints are marked by softened focus, atmospheric depth, and a contemplative emotional tone.

While oil painting was his preferred medium, Autorino’s serigraphs retain the same painterly sensibility and philosophical intent. He drew inspiration from New Hope School predecessors—Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, William Lathrop, George Sotter, and Robert Spencer—as well as Hudson River School master George Inness. Rather than emulation, Autorino synthesized these influences into a personal visual language that combined early twentieth-century aesthetics with contemporary subject matter.

Autorino exhibited widely at the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi Club, Allied Artists, the American Watercolor Society, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club. He received numerous awards and honors, and his work resides in private, institutional, and corporate collections internationally.

He summarized his approach succinctly:
“Painting for me is simple communication through universal language, limited in scope only by one’s imagination and vocabulary.”
Today, his work is recognized as a continuing chapter in the legacy of American Impressionism and the New Hope School.

Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937–2015), Woman in Wide-Brim Hat (attributed), circa 1976.
21-color serigraph on paper, 11 x 8 inches.
Signed and numbered 167/200.
A contemplative figurative work in the New Hope School tradition.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

This certifies that Woman in Wide-Brim Hat by Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) is an authentic original 21-color serigraph created circa 1976. The work is hand signed by the artist using his distinctive conjoined “MAAutorino” signature and is numbered 167 from an edition of 200. Based on current market research, exhibition history, and comparable sales, this artwork holds established collector value within American Impressionist printmaking.

Provenance (Collector Format)

Anthony Michael Autorino, artist
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City & Europe
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)

“Woman in Wide-Brim Hat” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, 167/200.

A signed and numbered 21-color serigraph by American Impressionist Anthony Michael Autorino, Woman in Wide-Brim Hat reflects the enduring New Hope School tradition. Created circa 1976, this intimate figurative work blends softened form, atmospheric color, and poetic restraint, embodying Autorino’s belief in the interconnectedness of life, light, and memory.

Artwork Description

Woman in Wide-Brim Hat (c.1976) is a luminous 21-color serigraph that exemplifies Anthony Michael Autorino’s mature figurative language. Measuring 11 x 8 inches, the composition presents a solitary female figure emerging gently from a field of softened blues, aquas, and lavender tones. Her wide-brim hat casts a quiet shadow, obscuring specificity and transforming the figure into a timeless presence rather than a portrait.

Autorino’s layered serigraph technique produces a velvety surface reminiscent of oil paint, with pigment drifting and settling like atmosphere itself. The figure’s features are intentionally understated—suggested through tonal modulation rather than line—allowing light, air, and surrounding color to carry the emotional weight of the image. Subtle purples and warm neutrals provide contrast against the cool background, lending the composition both intimacy and balance.

Stylistically, the work aligns with American Impressionism and the New Hope School ethos, drawing from the tonal sensitivity of George Inness and the painterly restraint of Edward Redfield. Yet the piece remains distinctly Autorino’s own: contemplative, quiet, and deeply human. The softened edges dissolve boundaries between figure and environment, reinforcing his belief that no element exists in isolation.

This example is hand signed in pencil using Autorino’s distinctive conjoined signature device—interlocking letters forming “MAA” for Anthony Michael Autorino—followed by the remainder of his surname. It is numbered 167 from the edition of 200, confirming its place within the original limited release.

Artist Biography

Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) was born on September 29, 1937, in Montclair, New Jersey, the son of Italian immigrants. His upbringing emphasized discipline, introspection, and perseverance—qualities that would later inform both his artistic practice and his philosophy of life.

As a teenager, Autorino enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving an eight-year tour. Trained in cryptography, he was stationed in Paris during the mid-1950s as an Air Force sergeant assigned to the United States Embassy. This posting proved transformative: over nearly four years, Autorino studied art primarily in Paris while traveling extensively through Holland and Italy, absorbing the traditions of European painting, museums, and architecture.

By the mid-1960s, New York City became the center of his professional career. Autorino emerged as a highly regarded American Impressionist whose work expressed a profound reverence for life and continuity. His paintings and prints are marked by softened focus, atmospheric depth, and a contemplative emotional tone.

While oil painting was his preferred medium, Autorino’s serigraphs retain the same painterly sensibility and philosophical intent. He drew inspiration from New Hope School predecessors—Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, William Lathrop, George Sotter, and Robert Spencer—as well as Hudson River School master George Inness. Rather than emulation, Autorino synthesized these influences into a personal visual language that combined early twentieth-century aesthetics with contemporary subject matter.

Autorino exhibited widely at the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi Club, Allied Artists, the American Watercolor Society, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club. He received numerous awards and honors, and his work resides in private, institutional, and corporate collections internationally.

He summarized his approach succinctly:
“Painting for me is simple communication through universal language, limited in scope only by one’s imagination and vocabulary.”
Today, his work is recognized as a continuing chapter in the legacy of American Impressionism and the New Hope School.

Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937–2015), Woman in Wide-Brim Hat (attributed), circa 1976.
21-color serigraph on paper, 11 x 8 inches.
Signed and numbered 167/200.
A contemplative figurative work in the New Hope School tradition.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

This certifies that Woman in Wide-Brim Hat by Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) is an authentic original 21-color serigraph created circa 1976. The work is hand signed by the artist using his distinctive conjoined “MAAutorino” signature and is numbered 167 from an edition of 200. Based on current market research, exhibition history, and comparable sales, this artwork holds established collector value within American Impressionist printmaking.

Provenance (Collector Format)

Anthony Michael Autorino, artist
→ Mitch Morse Gallery, New York City & Europe
→ Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)

(1976) by Anthony Michael Autorino is a splendid 11x8" serigraph that radiates a captivating serenity, encapsulating over four decades of stored artistry from a retired Manhattan gallery. Each piece signed and numbered as an artist's proof, it invites you into a tranquil world reflecting Autorino's deep reverence for life itself. Grounded in the hustle and bustle of 1960s New York City, his work whispers volumes about the interconnectedness of existence — a poetic fusion of flesh, air, light, leaves, and water. Within the gentle, sometimes hazy brushstrokes lies an invitation to recognize that boundaries blur in the grand tapestry of life. An ode to simplicity, Autorino expresses painting as a universal language where only imagination defines its limits. With a myriad of exhibitions under his belt, including esteemed venues like the National Academy of Design, this artwork stands as a testament to a visionary artist inspired by the greats of his time.

Step into the world of Anthony Michael Autorino, where solitude finds its artistic voice. Born to Italian immigrants in Montclair, New Jersey, he embraced a life full of experiences that shaped his understanding of existence. His journey took him from the bustling streets of New York City to the historical avenues of Paris, where he served in the Air Force and honed his craft amidst the rich tapestry of European culture.

This serigraph encapsulates Autorino's profound reverence for the interconnectedness of all life. With each brush stroke (or, in this case, each print), he weaves a narrative that blurs the lines between flesh, air, light, leaves, and water. It's a reminder that in solitude, we do not exist in isolation; rather, we are part of a larger whole—a harmonious symphony of existence.

Autorino's talent lies not only in his ability to capture beauty but also in his commitment to simple communication through art. This piece speaks to the heart and imagination, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their own solitude and the universal connections it holds.

Add a touch of whimsical depth to your collection with —a signed and numbered serigraph that celebrates the beauty of life in all its forms. A true treasure that beckons to be appreciated and shared.

Anthony Michael Autorino (1937 – 2015)

The son of Italian immigrants, Anthony Michael Autorino was born on September 29, 1937 in Montclair, New Jersey. As a teenager, Autorino enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served an eight-year tour. His expertise in the field of cryptography landed him in Paris in the mid-1950s as an Air Force sergeant working at the United States Embassy. He spent nearly four years, studying mostly in Paris, with frequent trips to Holland and Italy. By the mid-1960s, New York City had become the center of activity for the career of this highly regarded young artist.

His work reflects a basic reverence for life. In his sometimes blurred or out-of-focus softness comes a message that all things are related -flesh, air, light, leaves and water. There are no points where one ceases to be and another starts - and so life.

“Painting for me is simple communication through universal language, limited in scope only by one’s imagination and vocabulary.”

Anthony exhibited at the National Academy of Design in New York City, the Salmagundi Club, the Allied Artists, the American Watercolor Society and the Philadelphia Sketch Club. He has received many awards and honors for his paintings, which are represented in numerous private, institutional and corporate collections internationally.

His preferred medium is oil and he draws inspiration from his local predecessors, such as Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, William Lathrop, George Sotter and Robert Spencer as well as “Hudson River School” great, George Inness.

Autorino’s work is unique in style and combines an early twentieth century feel with present-day subjects. His soft palette masterfully captures the mood of each individual setting from falling snow to nocturnal views of the Delaware River. Anthony’s work is clearly a continuing chapter in the story of “New Hope School” Impressionist painting.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/appraisals/anthony-michael-autorino-oil-ca-2000/ - an appraisal on PBS

Note on Signature: He uses an artist signature device of conjoined letters: ‘M’ with a line through it which doubles as 2 A’s - first for Anthony, the M is for Michael and last A for Autorino. The ‘MAA’ is followed by a lower case ‘u’, and then the rest of his last name ‘Torino’.

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