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Traditional English Painting Woodstacks at the Alma Arms, Weston Green, Surrey
By English School
Located in Cirencester, GB
Title - Woodstacks at the Alma Arms Inn, Weston Green, Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. A small dog runs
Category

Late 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Other

Alma de Cubo I - 21st Cent, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Iron rods
By Lukas Ulmi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
works have strong connections to the earth, creating circles and lines representing a symbolic return to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Waterscape
Located in Zürich, ZH
In 1998 Hiroshi Ōnishi returned to Japan and began to work as an oil painting instructor at his
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

In a corner of the soul. Colorful expressionist garden with fuchsia flowers
By Chico Montilla
Located in Segovia, ES
rincón del alma), Oil on linen by Chico Montilla. Original perspective of a garden, which awakens
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

American Impressionist NYC FLATIRON Union Square BROADWAY Painting
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in New York, NY
baritone for the Grand Opera Company, after which he taught voice, first at his alma mater and then at the
Category

1960s American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woman with a Blue Kerchief: watercolor by Irish artist Magrath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alma Tadema. He was educated at the Blue Coat School and the School of Art in Cork, after which he
Category

1870s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Boston Trail
By Julie Sneed
Located in Tulsa, OK
Julie Sneed Julie Sneed was born in Saint Benedict, Kansas and has now returned to live with her
Category

2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Boston Trail
Boston Trail
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Caprock
By Julie Sneed
Located in Tulsa, OK
Julie Sneed Julie Sneed was born in Saint Benedict, Kansas and has now returned to live with her
Category

2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Caprock
Caprock
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Unruly Muse - Allegorical Drawing of the Artist in The Studio with Models
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, Becker returned to painting and drawing full time. David H. Becker is represented in the collections of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Untitled
Located in Austin, TX
his good looks and sharp mind, he hung up his gloves and returned to Cleveland to design the interior
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Untitled
H 50.25 in W 36.25 in
Exit
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Exit
H 24 in W 34 in
Straw Man
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

Straw Man
H 31 in W 40 in D 1 in
Monuments - Highly Detailed Allegorical, Surreal Etching with Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Veiled Series X , Abstract Expressionist Organic Drawing Watercolor Painting
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
international reputation.Her works are featured at her alma mater (Radford University) in Virginia, where she
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Veiled Series XX , Abstract Expressionist Organic Drawing Watercolor Painting
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
international reputation.Her works are featured at her alma mater (Radford University) in Virginia, where she
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Veiled Series LX , Abstract Expressionist Organic Drawing Watercolor Painting
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
international reputation.Her works are featured at her alma mater (Radford University) in Virginia, where she
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Veiled Series XXX, Abstract Expressionist Organic Drawing Watercolor Painting
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
international reputation.Her works are featured at her alma mater (Radford University) in Virginia, where she
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Veiled Series L, Abstract Expressionist Organic Drawing Watercolor Painting
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in Surfside, FL
international reputation.Her works are featured at her alma mater (Radford University) in Virginia, where she
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Permanent Marker

Framed Oil on Panel "Fish" Abstract Work by Douglas Whittle
Located in Savannah, GA
Democratic Republic of Congo) teaching fish farming to villagers in the Kasai Occidental region. He returned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Winter Storm, NYC"
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Lambertville, NJ
his alma mater in 1910. In 1913, Berthelsen became the voice department director at the Indianapolis
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"New York Harbor"
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Lambertville, NJ
his alma mater in 1910. In 1913, Berthelsen became the voice department director at the Indianapolis
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Reflection #1, Charcoal Drawing of a Man Gazing Down, Wearing a Bow Tie
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, Riddoch, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier
By Émile Nestor Joseph Carlier 1
Located in NANTES, FR
Faubourg Saint-Antoine. Then he returned to Cambrai to follow the courses of the academic school in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier
Art Deco Sculpture Signed Carlier
H 27.96 in W 6.11 in D 4.14 in
Historical genre oil painting of three gentlemen at a table
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
a painting expedition to Italy with his friend Wells. On his return he lived with his family at 18
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Argentine Abstract Constructivist Quadriptych Oil Painting Latin American Woman
By Rebeca Mendoza
Located in Surfside, FL
Rebeca Mendoza, Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1967 Nationality Argentine Alma mater Regina
Category

1990s Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Light Rail, Etching, Heads on a Rail Car Traveling Through a Surreal Landscape
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
: Orange, Manning, Riddoch, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Sloth, From the Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

Sweat Band #3, Charcoal Drawing, Bust of a Man Wearing a Sweat Band
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

Young Woman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
notables to Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan in 1941 prior to the German invasion of Ukraine. During his two years in
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Woman
Young Woman
H 15.13 in W 12.63 in
Circus Wagons
By Millard Sheets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and become a painting instructor at his alma mater. In Circus Wagons we already see Sheets deft
Category

1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Circus Wagons
Circus Wagons
H 10 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
Dog print by California Funk "nut art" painter world renowned for dog portraits
By Roy De Forest
Located in New York, NY
position back at Yakima Junior College, his alma mater. Returning to Washington, De Forest soon began
Category

1980s Surrealist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Self Portrait at 80 - Realist Charcoal on Paper Drawing, Artist Self Portrait
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, touring exhibit: Orange, Manning, Riddoch, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Lust, From the Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

Gluttony, The Seven Deadly Sins Series, Nude Figures, Oil on Watercolor Paper
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

Louis Vuitton Padlock & Keys+ Two Bags Charm Yellow Gold Bracelet 125.7 Gm 18 KG
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
bag Charms described as below Fine 18K yellow gold and onyx Alma bag pendant/charm by Louis Vuitton
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Comet, Outer Space Dark Series Aquatint Etching Color Abstract Expressionist
By Pat Steir
Located in Surfside, FL
Lindner and Philip Guston, and Boston University College of Fine Arts (1958–1960). Steir returned to Pratt
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Comet, Outer Space Dark Series Aquatint Etching Color Abstract Expressionist
By Pat Steir
Located in Surfside, FL
Lindner and Philip Guston, and Boston University College of Fine Arts (1958–1960). Steir returned to Pratt
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Comet, Outer Space Dark Series Aquatint Etching Color Abstract Expressionist
By Pat Steir
Located in Surfside, FL
Lindner and Philip Guston, and Boston University College of Fine Arts (1958–1960). Steir returned to Pratt
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Comet, Outer Space Dark Series Aquatint Etching Color Abstract Expressionist
By Pat Steir
Located in Surfside, FL
Lindner and Philip Guston, and Boston University College of Fine Arts (1958–1960). Steir returned to Pratt
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Comet, Outer Space Dark Series Aquatint Etching Color Abstract Expressionist
By Pat Steir
Located in Surfside, FL
Lindner and Philip Guston, and Boston University College of Fine Arts (1958–1960). Steir returned to Pratt
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Harmony
By Rostom
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
to attend “L’Ecole Beaux Arts”. He returned to his alma mater in Tehran as an assistant professor
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Harmony
Harmony
H 34 in W 40 in D 1.25 in
George Sidney Hunt After Edwin Long RA, In the Wilderness, Engraving
Located in Cheltenham, GB
were triumphant. “whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Engraving

Once upon a time
By Rostom
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Prestigious Parisian scholarship to attend “L’Ecole Beaux Arts”. He returned to his alma mater in Tehran as
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Once upon a time
Once upon a time
H 50 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Night At The Lake" By Maud Gatewood
Located in Norwood, NJ
, even at her death she was planning her next trip. In 1964, she returned to the U.S. where she joined
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Polymer

Rare Landscape Painting of Shepherds and Injured Lamb by Hermann Corrodi
By Hermann Corrodi
Located in Shippensburg, PA
London where he was a close follower and guest of Alma Tadema while also becoming a personal friend of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Day of the Painter - Allegorical Drawing with the Artist and Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, Manning, Riddoch, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Graphite

Series collection
By Rostom
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
“L’Ecole Beaux-Arts”. He returned to his alma mater in Tehran as an assistant professor where he worked
Category

1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Series collection
Series collection
H 20 in W 20 in D 1 in
Ideas, 2007
By Rostom
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
”. He returned to his alma mater in Tehran as an assistant professor where he worked with renowned
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Ideas, 2007
Ideas, 2007
H 19.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.25 in
Adjust to Fit
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of the Men, Peltz Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2003 Art Chicago 2003, Ann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Le Matin (Morning)
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Fairlawn, OH
painter. Like Alma-Tadema, and Edward Burne-Jones, Tissot changed his name at this time to draw attention
Category

1880s French School Interior Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Nudes
Located in Missouri, MO
Chicago (SAIC) and taught at her former alma mater after her graduation during the years 1923-1929. She
Category

20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nudes
Nudes
H 14 in W 18 in
Berthe
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Fairlawn, OH
painter. Like Alma-Tadema, and Edward Burne-Jones, Tissot changed his name at this time to draw attention
Category

1880s Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Au bord de la mer (At the Sea Side)
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Fairlawn, OH
home at St Johns Wood, and never returned to it. The house was later bought by Alma-Tadema. Tissot was
Category

1880s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Pritzlaff - 1903, Male Wielding an Ax, Wearing an Aviator Hat, Charcoal Drawing
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
& Visionary Art, touring exhibit: Orange, Manning, Riddoch, & Ballart Gallery, Australia Return of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal

"Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothes, " Abstract Landscape, Signed
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
as a medical illustrator until he could return to painting. His mother was a watercolorist and also
Category

1980s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Deborah Kass Feminist Jewish American Pop Art Silkscreen Screenprint Ltd Edition
By Deborah Kass
Located in Surfside, FL
did two years in the U.S. Air Force on base in San Antonio until the family returned to the suburbs of
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Signed Edwin Austin Abbey oil painting of the Virgin and Child with saints
By Edwin Austin Abbey
Located in Larchmont, NY
raises, he left to pursue a free-lance career at the age of 22. He returned to Harper's in 1876, at the
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Deborah Kass Feminist Jewish American Pop Art Silkscreen Screenprint Ltd Edition
By Deborah Kass
Located in Surfside, FL
on base in San Antonio until the family returned to the suburbs of Long Island, New York, where Kass
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

"Zarathustra, " Abstract Volcano Woodcut signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
supported the family as a medical illustrator until he could return to painting. His mother was a
Category

Early 2000s Landscape Prints

Materials

Woodcut

"Acquacaliente, " Colorful Landscape Silkscreen signed by Carol Summers
By Carol Summers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
could return to painting. His mother was a watercolorist and also quite knowledgeable about the
Category

1970s Abstract Landscape Prints

Materials

Ink, Screen

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