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Andrew Loomis was famous for his contributions to art. Specifically, Loomis was a skilled illustrator whose drawings inspired the work of later artists, including Norman Rockwell and Alex Ross. He was also the pioneer of the Loomis method, a technique for drawing heads and hands that instructors still teach in introductory art courses to this day. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Andrew Loomis art.
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Mosaic Tiles 1930 by Andrew Loomis, American Home Magazine Illustration Art Deco
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Andrew Loomis (American, 1892-1959)
Signed: Andrew Loomis (Lower, Right)
" Mosaic Tiles " 1930
16 1/2" x 21"
Watercolor with Graphite and Gouache on Illustration Board
Overall S...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite
'Another Woman' Story Illustration
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Ladies Home Journal, December 1939, pg 31. Illustration for Mary Hastings Bradley "Another Woman"
"The kiss had been less casual...
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Marriage is a Private Affair, " story illustration for The Ladies' Home Journal
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for “Marriage is a Private Affair” by Judith Kelly, published in the Ladies’ Home Journal, March 1941, page 13. Featuring a young bride and groom embracing as a ma...
Category
1940s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
This is America, Shaw-Barton Calendar illustration
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed lower right: Andrew / Loomis
Shaw-Barton Calendar illustration
Category
1940s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman Under the Blooming Tree
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Left by Artist
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Heart Remembers
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1941
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 30.00" x 50.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil

