“Two Figures in Shallow Water” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, AR.

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“Two Figures in Shallow Water” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, AR.

A rare Artist’s Reserve 21-color serigraph by American Impressionist Anthony Michael Autorino, Two Figures in Shallow Water embodies the New Hope School tradition through softened form, atmospheric color, and quiet emotional resonance. Created circa 1976, this evocative work reflects Autorino’s lifelong meditation on human connection, memory, and light.

Artwork Description

Two Figures in Shallow Water (c.1976) is a lyrical 21-color serigraph that exemplifies Anthony Michael Autorino’s contemplative approach to the human figure within landscape. Measuring 11 × 8 inches, the composition depicts two figures wading quietly through shallow water, their forms partially dissolved into the surrounding atmosphere. The figures appear mid-movement, caught between motion and stillness, presence and memory.

Autorino’s layered serigraph process creates a velvety, painterly surface that closely mirrors the tonal softness of his oil paintings. Cool aquas, sea-greens, and muted blues dominate the composition, punctuated by warmer ochres and violets in the garments. Edges are intentionally softened, allowing water, air, and figure to merge seamlessly into a unified visual field.

Stylistically rooted in American Impressionism and the New Hope School lineage, the work recalls the tonal lyricism of George Inness and the atmospheric sensitivity of Edward Redfield, while remaining distinctly Autorino’s own. Narrative detail is deliberately restrained; the figures are not portraits but symbols—universal expressions of companionship, solitude, and shared human experience.

This impression 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 marked AR (Artist’s Reserve), indicating a small number of impressions retained by the artist outside the numbered edition and considered especially desirable among collectors.

Artist Biography

Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) was born on September 29, 1937, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents. His early life fostered discipline, introspection, and resilience—qualities that later defined both his artistic practice and philosophical outlook.

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 period proved transformative: over nearly four years, Autorino studied art primarily in Paris while traveling extensively throughout Holland and Italy, absorbing European painting traditions, museums, and architectural space.

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

Although 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 imitation, he 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 is represented in private, institutional, and corporate collections internationally.

He articulated his philosophy simply:
“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 American Impressionist and New Hope School legacy.

Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937–2015), Two Figures in Shallow Water (attributed), circa 1976.
21-color serigraph on paper, 11 × 8 inches.
Signed in pencil; Artist’s Reserve (AR).
A poetic American Impressionist figurative scene.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

This certifies that Two Figures in Shallow Water 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 designated as an Artist’s Reserve impression. 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)

“Two Figures in Shallow Water” (attributed), Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015), c.1976, 21-color serigraph, 11×8 in., signed MAAutorino, AR.

A rare Artist’s Reserve 21-color serigraph by American Impressionist Anthony Michael Autorino, Two Figures in Shallow Water embodies the New Hope School tradition through softened form, atmospheric color, and quiet emotional resonance. Created circa 1976, this evocative work reflects Autorino’s lifelong meditation on human connection, memory, and light.

Artwork Description

Two Figures in Shallow Water (c.1976) is a lyrical 21-color serigraph that exemplifies Anthony Michael Autorino’s contemplative approach to the human figure within landscape. Measuring 11 × 8 inches, the composition depicts two figures wading quietly through shallow water, their forms partially dissolved into the surrounding atmosphere. The figures appear mid-movement, caught between motion and stillness, presence and memory.

Autorino’s layered serigraph process creates a velvety, painterly surface that closely mirrors the tonal softness of his oil paintings. Cool aquas, sea-greens, and muted blues dominate the composition, punctuated by warmer ochres and violets in the garments. Edges are intentionally softened, allowing water, air, and figure to merge seamlessly into a unified visual field.

Stylistically rooted in American Impressionism and the New Hope School lineage, the work recalls the tonal lyricism of George Inness and the atmospheric sensitivity of Edward Redfield, while remaining distinctly Autorino’s own. Narrative detail is deliberately restrained; the figures are not portraits but symbols—universal expressions of companionship, solitude, and shared human experience.

This impression 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 marked AR (Artist’s Reserve), indicating a small number of impressions retained by the artist outside the numbered edition and considered especially desirable among collectors.

Artist Biography

Anthony Michael Autorino (1937–2015) was born on September 29, 1937, in Montclair, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents. His early life fostered discipline, introspection, and resilience—qualities that later defined both his artistic practice and philosophical outlook.

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 period proved transformative: over nearly four years, Autorino studied art primarily in Paris while traveling extensively throughout Holland and Italy, absorbing European painting traditions, museums, and architectural space.

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

Although 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 imitation, he 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 is represented in private, institutional, and corporate collections internationally.

He articulated his philosophy simply:
“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 American Impressionist and New Hope School legacy.

Anthony Michael Autorino (American, 1937–2015), Two Figures in Shallow Water (attributed), circa 1976.
21-color serigraph on paper, 11 × 8 inches.
Signed in pencil; Artist’s Reserve (AR).
A poetic American Impressionist figurative scene.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

This certifies that Two Figures in Shallow Water 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 designated as an Artist’s Reserve impression. 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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