Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
American, 1908-2002
Rob Blumberg was an accomplished artist who painted in a dizzying variety of styles, including Impressionism, Postimpressionism, Surrealism, Futurism, Expressionism and abstraction. Across these distinctive changes that took place throughout his career, his work consistently possessed a vibrant and passionate glow.
Blumberg was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1908. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City, the Art Students League of New York and the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. In 1932, he moved back to New York, where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League of New York.
Blumberg moved to California in 1940. In 1950, he opened a prominent private art school in Westwood, Los Angeles. In support of a California statute that granted royalties to artists from profits on resales of their work, he co-founded the grassroots group Artists for Economic Action. As its chairman, he worked closely with state legislators to bring California to the forefront of promoting artists’ rights.
Blumberg’s most prolific period was from 1947 to 1951. Often referred to as his “psychological period,” he delved into many different modernist styles. After 1952, he favored a palette knife over a paintbrush for creating his art. He died in 2002.
Blumberg’s works are part of the permanent collections of major museums, including the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Artist: Ron Blumberg
The Conductor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Cubist Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
Cowboy Cavalcade
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
One of the rare commercial projects realized for a Hollywood production by American artist Ron Blumberg.
In 1939, Blumberg painted actor Chester Conklin as associate for the produ...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Graphite
Ava's Decision
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional rare original oil pastel by American artist Ron Blumberg, from the artists "Psychological Series", 1948-1952.
American artist Ron Blumberg was classicall...
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1940s Modern Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
The Happy Couple
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"The Happy Couple...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
Analytic Session
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Cubist Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
The Surveyor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Stude...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
Maestro
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Maestro", is a rare pen...
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1950s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Her Hand
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original very early ink and charcoal drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg.
"Her Hand" is an original ink and charcoal drawing, signed, c. 1932, some minor "burn" ...
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1930s American Realist Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media
Henry
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early pen and ink drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg.
"Henry" was created in New York; an original pen and ink drawing, signed, titled, c.1932.
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1930s American Realist Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Pen
The Cello
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"The Cello", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Charlie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
Violin Solo
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media
Duchess
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Bernie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Oil Pastel
Three Graces
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Three Graces...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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Mixed Media
Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Violinist
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Violinist", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Nude
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Nude", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Rooftops of Los Angeles
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Rooftops of Los Angeles", is an original mixed media watercolor, signed c.1946, a stunning depiction of Los Angeles architecture...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
The Orator
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Profile
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Dance
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Elevated Train Tracks
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Elevated Train Tracks...
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1930s Art Deco Ron Blumberg Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
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