Nelson Shanks

Details of the “July 3rd,” Nelson Shanks, oil on canvas, 72x30 inches, 1983 (censored for IG).
Nelson’s mother, Berniece Scott Shanks, who first instilled in him a great passion for collecting antiques and artistic connoisseurship, died on July 3rd, 1983. In his grief Nelson created a painting that expressed his devastation, right at the time he was fully discovering his soul’s true language: boldly prismatic humanist realism, depicting the figure of the female n**e as the highest power.

✨ RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE NELSON SHANKS PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY ✨
Next Friday in Philadelphia, PA Studio Incamminati is holding a free Opening Reception at a pop-up gallery we’ve curated in Fishtown at 1705 N American Street. With works by the transcendent Bo Barlett Bo Bartlett, Peter Van Dyck Peter Van Dyck, Natalie Italiano, Lea Colie Wight, Stephen Early, Stephen Coghil Bush and more gifted realist artists representing Studio Incamminati this is guaranteed to be a truly spectacular event. We are so thankful to all those participating and showing work with us. We are also so pleased to have all four Shanks family artists exhibiting work — and TWO portraits by Nelson Shanks you have probably not seen in person until now.
Save the date and spread the word ✨

“Bellydancer,” Nelson Shanks, oil on canvas, 81 x 51 inches, 2013.

Tag your favorite museum to let them know they need this Nelson Shanks masterpiece in their permanent collection! ✨