Rico Tomaso

Rico Tomaso (American, 1869-1986) Strawberries, c.1930; oil/canvas, 16” x 18”. Tomaso studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He met illustrator Dean Cornwell through his parents who shared an interest in music with the well known illustrator. Cornwell prompted Tomaso to go to New York, where he met Robert Henri. Tomaso contributed illustrations to The Saturday Evening Post, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Ladie’s Home Journal.
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