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Frank Freed Art

American, 1906-1975

Frank Freed was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1906 and, in 1913, he moved to Houston. Like most "folk" artists, it wasn't until middle age or later when he began painting. He studied literature at Harvard and pursued a career in journalism. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, he volunteered to join the army in 1942. After his return from the war in 1947, he began courting an old friend, Eleanor, who later became his wife, and went on a week-long date in Manhattan, where he saw other inspiring exhibits. It was the exhibit of Ben Shahn that "floored" him at the Museum of Modern Art. Two months after the exhibition, he was enrolled in a painting class at the Museum School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. It was through painting rather than writing that he found a way to express himself. "The world of art" is a common theme throughout his paintings during the 1950s, depicting artists, art classes, collectors, auctions, museums and gallery openings.

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Artist: Frank Freed
Pastel Blue and Green Toned Abstract Watercolor Mountainous Seaside Landscape
By Frank Freed
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel blue and green toned watercolor painting of a sweeping seaside landscape. In the distance a small town can be seen nestled amongst the mountains at the water's edge. Signed "F...
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1960s Abstract Frank Freed Art

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Impressionist Landscape Painting of the Holy City of Jerusalem
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Lovely impressionistic painting of the Holy City of Jerusalem by Texas artist Frank Freed. Dimensions of painting itself: H 18 in. x W 24 in. Artist Biog...
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1960s Impressionist Frank Freed Art

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Acrylic

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"Post Office" Colorful Cubist Abstract
By Frank Freed
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Colorful cubist landscape of a Post Office. The work is framed in a black frame. Dimensions without Frame: H 14.5 in. x W 21.5 in. Artist Biography: F...
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"Post Office" Cubist Abstract
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Colorful cubist landscape of a Post Office. The work is framed in a black frame. Dimensions without Frame: H 14.5 in. x W 21.5 in. Artist Biography: Frank Freed was born in San Anto...
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1960s Realist Frank Freed Art

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Warm Tonal Floral Still Life
By Frank Freed
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow and red tonal floral still life with roses. The work is signed and dated by the artist. It is framed in a gray wooden frame. Dimensions without Frame: H 12 in X W 16 in. Art...
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1950s Naturalistic Frank Freed Art

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"Waiting for the Train"
By Frank Freed
Located in Houston, TX
Pen and ink drawing of a man in a car waiting for a train to pass by. The work is framed in a wooden frame with a navy matte. Artist Biography: Frank Freed was born in San Antonio ...
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Sunday Drive Through the French Countryside 1
By Frank Freed
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Sunday Drive through the French Countryside 2
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