Items Similar to Portrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Seated Nude Oil on Canvas
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
Honora BergPortrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Seated Nude Oil on Canvas1960
1960
About the Item
Portrait of Joan Brown Bay Area Expressionist Seated Nude in Oil on Canvas
Heavy impasto painting of a seated nude woman (Joan Brown) by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Bold depiction of a nude woman with dark hair. She is sitting in a dark blue chair, body slightly angled towards the viewer. The wall behind her is a deep red. Both the chair and the model are made out of many small brushstrokes of varying colors, creating a pointillist feel. Honora Berg also painted and portrait of Manuel Neri (Joan's Husband) which we acquired also from the Larry Miller Estate.
Unframed.
Canvas size: 30"H x 24"W
Signed and dated "Honora Berg 60" in the lower right corner.
Signed "H. Berg" on verso.
Tag from Larry Miller Fine Art on verso.
Provenance: Estate of Honora Berg, David Carson Gallery, Larry Miller Fine Art, Estate of Larry Miller, Robert Azensky Fine Art.
From the estate of Larry Miller (1958-2003). Larry was a specialist in bay area abstract artists and purchased numerous bay area artists estates.
Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
- Creator:Honora Berg (1897 - 1985, American)
- Creation Year:1960
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Very good. Some slight corner wear retouched. Professionally cleaned and treated with UV-resistant varnish.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:
Honora Berg
Honora Berg, an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist, studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1986
1stDibs seller since 2014
2,536 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Soquel, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Nude Under the TreeBy Kristin Cohen BucciLocated in Soquel, CAA bright, multicolored abstract expressionist nude torso by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963), a California abstract expressionist artist she studied at Humboldt State University and with Michael Dee...Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- "La Cage Aux Fowls" - Surreal Figurative AbstractBy G. LesterLocated in Soquel, CA"La Cage Aux Fowls" A tongue in cheek swipe at the artist and his muse, the nude and of course the chicken. An oil on canvas circa 1980, signed G. Lester of Ardsley, New York (Americ...Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- After the Bath FigurativeBy Michael William EgglestonLocated in Soquel, CAFigurative abstract painting by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th century). From a collection of his works. Eggleston is a San Francisco Abstract Expressionist...Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Nude Study in Sausalito FigurativeBy Patricia Gren HayesLocated in Soquel, CAVibrant and compelling nude study with Sausalito in the background by Patricia Gren Hayes (American, 20th Century), circa 1980. Artist's name on verso. Unf...Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Contemporary Cubist Figurative Abstract with SaxophoneBy Michael William EgglestonLocated in Soquel, CAA highly abstracted figure playing saxophone in this contemporary cubist painting by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th c.). A bright and colorful palette of pastel purple, p...Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Canvas
- Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Grey FigurativeBy Louis NadaliniLocated in Soquel, CAAbstract expressionist nude figure by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995). Signed "Louis Nadalini" in the lower right corner. Signed "Louis Ernie Nadalini" on verso. Unframed. Image...Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Cardboard, Oil
You May Also Like
- End of October/Beginning of NovemberBy Jackie FelixLocated in Buffalo, NYAn original oil on un-stretched canvas which was featured in the artist's retrospective exhibition at The Burchfield Penney Art Center. Jackie Felix (1929-2009) earned her Bachelo...Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Biology 101By Jackie FelixLocated in Buffalo, NYAn original oil on un-stretched canvas by Jackie Felix, currently featured in the exhibition at Benjaman Gallery "Over the Fence". Jackie Felix (1929-2009) earned her Bachelor of ...Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- "Sensuality"Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FRThis artwork makes part of my new period in my artistic expression. This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transfor...Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil, Oil Pastel, Canvas
- "Work 1 (Nude)" Abstract Nude Figure Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas PaintingBy Suki MaguireLocated in New York, NYThis piece is an abstract composition done with mixed media, oil and acrylic paints on linen. The artist explores an incredible world filled with color and expressive brush strokes. ...Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Acrylic
- "La Cagole", "The Extrovert", French Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board.Located in Cotignac, FRLate 20th century abstract Expressionist oil on board by French artist Emmanuelle Bardet. Signed bottom right and dated 1995 and titled "La Cagole" to the re...Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
MaterialsOil, Board
- 1960's FRENCH MODERNIST ABSTRACT PORTRAIT OF NUDE LADY - BLACK & WHITELocated in Cirencester, GloucestershireArtist/ School: French School, c. 1960's Title: Abstract portrait (double sided work with image on both sides) Medium: oil painting, on wooden panel, unframed. Size: painting: 2...Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Portrait Of A Nude
Nudes Small
Vintage Nude Abstract
Vintage Nude 1960
American Art Paintings And Prints Nudes
Sculpture Of Nude Woman
Vintage Blue Nude
Park Models
Nude From Behind
Sitting Nude
1958 Nude
Woman Hair Nude
Small Nude Sculpture
Seated Nude Sculpture
Vintage Hair Chair
Sculpture Of Sitting Woman
Edith Brown
W Miller Oil Painting