Category: painting

Dec 10

Pre-Lumonics: Post-World War II

After serving in combat in WW II, Mel Tanner enrolled at the Brooklyn Museum Art School under the new G.I. Bill. This photo was on the cover of the 1950-51 School Catalog. Max Beckmann (foreground), Mel Tanner (far right). Mel was a student in Mr. Beckmann’s painting class. Max Beckmann died in 1950. Mel Tanner …

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