{"product_id":"1982-morris-katz-1931-2010-original-oil-painting-clown-impasto-palette-knife","title":"1982 Morris Katz (1931–2010) Original Oil Painting Clown Impasto Palette Knife","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"904\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis original oil painting by renowned Polish-American artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eMorris Katz (1931–2010)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edepicts his playful interpretation of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"690\"\u003ePinocchio\u003c\/strong\u003e, captured with his unmistakable palette knife technique. Painted in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, the work showcases Katz's energetic brushwork, thick impasto textures, and whimsical storytelling that made him internationally famous.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eExecuted on artist board, the painting demonstrates Katz's celebrated \"Instant Art\" method, where confident knife strokes create remarkable movement, personality, and depth. The expressive composition transforms the beloved literary character into a lively modern artwork filled with humor and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThe artwork is professionally presented in an elegant gold frame that beautifully complements the warm palette and textured surface. Ready to display, it is an excellent addition to any collection of listed American artists, Expressionist works, or whimsical figurative paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e📏\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePainting:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003e16\" H × 12\" W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| Framed:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e19.5\" H × 15.5\" W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e✍️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSigned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\"Morris Katz\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand dated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e1982\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e🖼️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear. Strong colors and heavy original impasto preserved beautifully. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e📦\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProfessionally packed and shipped the same business day from Florida with full tracking and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5r48pk\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2314\" class=\"\"\u003eMorris Katz (1931–2010) was a Polish-born American painter celebrated as one of the most recognizable palette knife artists of the twentieth century. After immigrating to the United States, he developed his revolutionary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e\"Instant Art\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnique, allowing him to complete paintings in minutes using only a palette knife and a few bold strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eKatz became internationally famous through hundreds of television appearances, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eRipley's Believe It or Not\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eThe Mike Douglas Show\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eThe David Letterman Show\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e60 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many others. He held several\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eGuinness World Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, including recognition as the world's fastest artist and for producing the largest body of saleable artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eHis paintings have been exhibited in museums around the world, with works included in the collections of more than\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e100 museums\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003eSmithsonian Institution\u003c\/strong\u003e. His portrait of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2887\"\u003ePope Paul VI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esold more than three million reproductions worldwide. Katz also authored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003ePaint Good and Fast\u003c\/em\u003e, explaining his famous painting technique, and spent decades entertaining audiences through live demonstrations across America and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1et5h9d\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eToday, Morris Katz remains one of the most collected modern American palette knife artists, admired for his vibrant personality, technical originality, and unmistakable style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1et5h9d\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1et5h9d\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003ePlease Note: Actual colors may vary slightly from the photos shown due to differences in lighting, camera quality, and screen settings. Most items sold by MaksArtGallery are vintage or pre-owned and may show minor signs of age such as surface wear or frame patina. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MaksArtGallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55346616664355,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/2155\/2067\/files\/IMG_6768.jpg?v=1784303432","url":"https:\/\/maksartgallery.com\/products\/1982-morris-katz-1931-2010-original-oil-painting-clown-impasto-palette-knife","provider":"MaksArtGallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}