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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Untitled, Water colour on Paper by Modern Indian Artist Ganesh Haloi “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Ganesh Haloi Untitled Water colour on Paper 7 x 10.5 inches 17.7 x 26.6 cm 2023 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Born : In 1936 Ganesh Haloi born in Jamalpur, Mymensingh, now in Bangl...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

The Cockerel, Water colour on Paper Grey, Red by Indian Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Badrinarayan The Cockerel Water colour on Paper 22 x 14 inches 55.8 x 35.5 cm This work features in the Book on Badrinarayan Written by Ms. Prema Vishwanathan & Published by Ma...
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Signed Exhibited American Female Modernist Woman Sewing Framed Portrait
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century modernist interior portrait oil painting by Sadie Skoletsky Rosenblum 1899-1987. Great color and composition. Framed.
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper, Black, Yellow, by Indian Artist " In Stock "
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 12 x 16 inches 30.4 x 40.6 cm 2016 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Modern Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury executed Still life drawing in Ink...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper, Black, Yellow, by Indian Artist " In Stock "
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 12 x 16 inches 30.4 x 40.6 cm 2016 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Modern Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury executed Still life drawing in In...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Untitled, Pen & Ink on Paper by Artist Jogen Chowdhury "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury Pen & Ink on Paper 8.4 x 11.9 inches 21.3 x 30.2 cm 2024 ( unframed & delivered ) Style : He has immense contribution in inspiring young artists of India....
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Cross Hatch, Pen & Ink on Paper by Artist Jogen Chowdhury "In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury Cross Hatch, Pen & Ink on Paper 11 x 10 Inches 28 x 25.4 cm 2016 (Price on request ) Style : He has immense contribution in inspiring young artists of India. J...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Ink, Pen

Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper by Artist Jogen Chowdhury "In Stock
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jogen Chowdhury Mixed Media on Paper 13.75 x 10.75 inches 35 x 27.3 cm 2007 (Price on request) Style : He has immense contribution in inspiring young artists of India. Jogen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Ireland Landscape Rocky Cliffs with Castle on the Northern Irish Sea Coastline
Located in Preston, GB
Ireland Landscape Rocky Cliffs with Castle on the Northern Irish Sea Coastline, by 20th Century Irish Australian Artist, Henry McLaughlin. Art measures 10 x 8 inches Frame measure...
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1980s Modern Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Somewhere in the Garden" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Somewhere in the Garden - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2022 Artwork is on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. "Somewhere in the garden life awaits. With surreal twists, using oil and oil pastel to breathe vitality into every stroke; the organic forms interlace, suggesting a landscape beaming with energy and defiance. It's both a promise and a testament of our resilience, a visual hymn to the power of growth and survival." Tam Ess...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Oil, Oil Pastel

DARK HEART
Located in Lafayette, LA
From the Artist: I was dealing with some negative feelings and reflecting on desire and passion. Burning desire and passion that wells up and drives emotions. In this work, I was not...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Oil

"Bearsville NY" Landscape Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene
Located in New York, NY
"Bearsville NY" Landscape Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene Georgina Klitgaard (1893 - 1976) Bearsville NY 26 1/4 x 36 inches Oil on canvas Singed lower right, t...
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Artist's Studio oil painting by Jacob El Hanani
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1983 El Hanani oil painting comes from the estate of Anita Rosen. The overall artwork size is 15" x 15" with the central image area measures 9" x 9".
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1980s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rome - Oil Paint - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Rome is a modern artwork realized by Artist of 19th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. The artwork depicts a delicate play of light on the horizon line. It cannot be r...
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19th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Abstract Landscape Oil Painting - Garden Plot
Located in Bristol, GB
GARDEN PLOT Size: 56.5 x 73.5 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas A vibrant and richly textured mid-century composition in oil, painted onto canvas and dated 1950. In this compositi...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Goat), Water colour on Paper by Indin Artist " In Stock "
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
KG Subramanyan Untitled (Goat), Water colour on Paper 6 x 8 inches 15.2 x 20.3 cm 1999 Inclusive of shipment without frame. Style : K G Subramanyan was one of the leading artists...
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1990s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Pierre Charbonnier, The Factory near the River, gouache on cardboard
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Charbonnier (1897-1978) The Factory near the River Gouache on cardboard 25,5 x 19,6 inch Frame : 50 x 70 cm Born in 1897 in Vienne (Isère), Pierre Charbonnier was predestined...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Untitled ( Flowers ), Water Colour on Paper by Modern Artist “In Stock”
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
KG Subramanyan Untitled ( Flowers ), Water Colour on Paper 11 x 10 inches 27.9 x 25.4 cm 1982 ( Framed & Delivered ) Style : K G Subramanyan was one of the leading artists who wa...
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1980s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled, Gouache on Paper, Red, Blue, Yelow by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
KG Subramanyan Untitled , Gouache on Paper 8 x 11.5 inches 20.3 x 29.2 cm 2007 ( Framed & Delivered ) Style : K G Subramanyan was one of the leading artists who was part of Ind...
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Early 2000s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Mixed Media

Untitled, Mixed Media on Paper by Modern Artist F. N Souza "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
F.N. Souza Untitled Mixed Media on Paper 10.2 x 7.5 inches 25.9 x 19 cm 1991 (Unframed Delivered) Francis Newton Souza was born in 1924 in Saligao, Goa. After losing his father ...
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1990s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Giuditta - Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Giuditta is a modern artwork realized by Artist of 19th Century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Fair conditions due to the time (signs on canvas).
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19th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Religious Scene - Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Religious scene is a modern artwork realized by Artist of 19th Century. Mixed colored oil painting on metal board Fair conditions due to the time (some stains diffused). Incudes f...
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19th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Love In Green, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Love In Green" is a gorgeous painting in person. It has a detailed background with the Love in two colors painted over it creating depth in the piece. This is an ongoing series tit...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

1950's Modernist Painting Figures Walking Through Black and White French Street
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolour on artist paper size: 19 x 12 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Watercolor

British 20th Century oil painting of fishermen on the docks of Falmouth, Cornwal
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Atherton Cathcart (20th Century) Sunshine and shadow at Falmouth Oil on board Signed ‘W Atherton Cathcart’ (lower left) 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Young Woman', oil on board, German School (circa 1960s). A sensuous mid-century portrait of a young woman painted in the style of expressionists / cubists of the era. Un...
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1960s Modern Paintings

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Oil, Board

Rejuvenation
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stella Jae Rejuvenation 2023 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag 315gsm Size: 24.01 x 24.01 inches (61 x 61cm) Edition: 15 Signed, titled and dated on label COA provided...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

North African Orientalist Scene Man on Horseback with Dogs outside City Building
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Orientalist Scene European artist, late 20th century possibly a copy of an earlier work judging from the style oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 20 inches provenance: private col...
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Modern British still life, pink roses, tea cup and fruit by Norman Edgar
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Norman B. Edgar (Scottish, 1948 -2022) (pink roses) Roses in a jug by tea cup and fruit Signed ‘Edgar’ (lower left) Oil on canvas 20 x 20 in. (50.8 x 50.8 cm.) Norman Edgar was bor...
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century British nude girl with a guitar, 1929 by Blair Hughes Stanton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Blair Hughes Stanton (British, 1902-1981) Girl with a Guitar, 1929 oil on canvas 16.3/8 x 25.3/4 in. (41.4 x 65.5 cm.) Provenance: the Estate of the Artist Note: Blair Hughes Stanto...
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mediterranean Costal Town (South of France)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Charles Evans (1907-1992) Mediterranean Costal Town, 1932. Gouache and watercolor on paper. Sheet measures 8.5 x 10 inches; mounted in frame measuring 8.5 x 10 inches. Signed and dated lower left. Charles Evans was a modernist known for his abstract style of painting. He studied at New York's Art Students League and Parsons School of Design, and later in Paris with Fernand Lger at the Acadmie Moderne. In 1930, Evans and his wife spent a year living in what was Paul Cezanne's studio in Aix-en-Provence, France. The following year, Evans purchased the old silk mill in New Hope and became involved in the area's modernist movement, joining the Independents in 1932. By 1935, he began to work collaboratively with Louis Stone, whom he had met in 1929 while studying with Hans Hofman in Saint Tropez, and with Charles F. Ramsey, teaching art classes and working on the Cooperative Painting Project. Every week, the three were joined by the abstract painter, Lee Gatch, in discussions at Ledger's Inn in Lambertville. In 1948 Evans co-founded the New Hope Gazette with Walter M. Teller. The same year he created set designs for St. John Terrell's Lambertville Music Circus. He also designed sets for the Bucks County Playhouse and Philadelphia's Playhouse in the Park. He later served as Set Designer for the Fred Miller...
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1930s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Antique American Modernist Horse Carousel Animal Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Really impressive early American modernist painting. Oil on board. Framed.
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Virgin Islands Landscape
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Inez McCombs (1895-1975). Virgin Islands, ca. 1950. Alkyd on paper mounted to masonite panel. Measuring 13 x 16 inches; 18 x 21 inches framed. Signed lower right. Philadelphia-...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Masonite, Paper, Alkyd

Mid Century Modern Vertical Landscape with Fence in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Vertical Landscape with Fence in Acrylic on Paper Vibrant landscape by California artist Bertram Spencer (American, 1918-1992). Several large trees rise out of de...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Huge French Signed Oil Vineyard Grapes Growing on Vines Deep Green & Blue Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Vineyard signed J. Bernd (French, 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed painting: 31.5 x 39.5 inches condition: overall very good
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1990s Modern Paintings

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Oil

Large English Equestrian Oil Painting Horse in Stable with Chickens signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Just William' by Donna Crawshaw (British b. 1960) signed, titled to a label verso oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 30 inches provenance: from a collection in the UK condition: v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Still Life of Colorful Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021), Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Modernist Interior Scene Young Woman Portrait Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive mid 20th century modernist interior scene. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed with a monogram. Really impressive quality and a great subject.
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1960s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Nursing Virgin - Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The nursing Virgin is a modern artwork realized by an italian Artist of 19th century. Mixed colored oil painting on metal board Fair conditions due to the time (some stains diffuse...
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19th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Modern American Abstract Figurative Surreal Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstracted figurative painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found. Great color and composition. Nicely framed in a period modernist molding.
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1960s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Cubist Still Life', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Still Life', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). Surely this very attractive piece was inspired by Juan Gris (1887-1927) and Georges Braque's ...
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Leda and the Swan - Painting - 1978
Located in Roma, IT
Leda and the Swan is a modern artwork realized by an Anonymous artist in 1978. Fair condition with a missing piece of paper. Tempera and waterclor on paper.
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1970s Modern Paintings

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Woodcut

Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In Full Pursuit Hunting Hounds clearing a Fence by Jean Terry, British 20th century signed and dated 1998 oil on board, framed framed: 28.5 x 45 inches board: 23 x 42 inches provenan...
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

New Beginnings, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
From my new series called "The Wisdom of Winter," these paintings are soft, subtle shades of neutrals, with special emphasis on composition, line and color. All are 24" x 18" inches ...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Acrylic

'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Fish, Dove and Musical Instrument', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). Surely this very attractive piece was inspired by Georges Braque (1882-1963) ...
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Composition With Figures. Figurative Gouache Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Excellent work from this Indian Born (1930) artist, who moved to South Africa. She has received International critical aclaim and her work rarely reaches the market Reddy’s style of...
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1970s Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Antoni Costa Woman. original figurative academician drawing painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
woman. original figurative academician drawing painting. frame Barcelona, 1904 - Barcelona, 1965 It was formed in Buenos Aires, in the Circle of San Lucas of Barcelona and the FAD....
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1960s Modern Paintings

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Paint, Rice Paper

Boy in Wonderland
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. With...
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19th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper

Ruscello. Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ruscello, 2023 by Luigi Christopher Veggetti Unique ---------- Luigi Christopher Veggetti Kanku is an Afro-Italian painter of Congolese origins. Veggetti has been working on the con...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

20th Century Modernist Painting Red Roof Village On Hill Side Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 20 x 25 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Black tale, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a secret African tale that can not be share other than with images.... Here it is. :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity s...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Oil

20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Canal Backwater Rust Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021), Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...
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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled (Farm in Winter)
By Julius M. Delbos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This work is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1940s Untitled (Farm in Winter), 1940s, oil on canvas, signed lower right, 26 x 30 inches, presented in an original frame Julius Delbos...
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1940s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's Modernist Painting Old Medieval French Town City Buildings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper, mounted in a card frame size: 20 x 20 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoy...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

First Car (Figurative, Cozy, Coupe, Yellow, Orange, Green, Car)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman First Car (Figurative, Cozy, Coupe, Yellow, Orange, Green, Car) Acrylic and Oil Stick Year: 2022 Size: 12x12x1.5in Signed COA provided Ref.: 924802-2037 Tags: Figurat...
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2010s Modern Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

20th Century French Modernist Painting Castle Overlooking French Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 8 x 10 inches provenance: artists estate, France conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Watercolor

20th Century Fish Bowl and Blue Fish French Interior Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Expressionist by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 12.5 x 9.5 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Watercolor

20th Century Modernist Painting Stone Village Arch Way Street Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape signed by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 20 x 17 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: th...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

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