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Fairfield Porter painted objects and scenes in great detail, with a finish that has been described as abstract, or intentionally awkward and abrupt. You can shop a selection of Fairfield Porter pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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'Apple Blossoms III' — Modernist Representation
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Fairfield Porter, 'Apple Blossoms III', color lithograph, 1974, edition 50. Signed, numbered '17/50', and annotated 'III' in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impression, with fresh col...
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
STREET SCENE
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Portland, ME
Porter, Fairfield. STREET SCENE. Lithograph in colors, 1969. Edition of 100, signed in pencil and numbered 84/100. 22 1/4 x 30 inches, handsomely framed ...
Category
1960s American Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Boat Scene
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Miami, FL
Watercolor on heavy paper
work is unframed
Signed by artist in pencil, lower right verso.
Property from the estate of Anne E. C. Porter, with the estate stamp, verso.
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Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
New York City Street Scene (L.18), Fairfield Porter
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Fairfield Porter (1907-1975)
Title: Street Scene (L.18)
Year: 1969
Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper
Edition: 69/100, plus proofs
Size: 22.25 x 30 inches
Condition: Excellen...
Category
1960s Expressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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New York City, Lithograph by Fairfield Porter
By Fairfield Porter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Fairfield Porter, American (1907 - 1975)
Title: Untitled (NYC)
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 100
Size: 22 in. x 30 in....
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Street Scene
By Fairfield Porter
Located in New York, NY
Porter's first color lithograph. A very good impression on Arches with strong colors. Signed and numbered 25/100 in pencil. Printed by Mourlot, New York. Published by Brooke Alexande...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Color, Lithograph