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Figurative Drawings and Watercolors For Sale
Artist: Ron Blumberg
Cowboy Cavalcade
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
One of the rare commercial projects realized for a Hollywood production by American artist Ron Blumberg.
In 1939, Blumberg painted actor Chester Conklin as associate for the produ...
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
The Conductor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Ava's Decision
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional rare original oil pastel by American artist Ron Blumberg, from the artists "Psychological Series", 1948-1952.
American artist Ron Blumberg was classicall...
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
The Happy Couple
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"The Happy Couple...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Analytic Session
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Cubist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
The Surveyor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Stude...
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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Maestro
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Maestro", is a rare pen...
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Her Hand
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original very early ink and charcoal drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg.
"Her Hand" is an original ink and charcoal drawing, signed, c. 1932, some minor "burn" ...
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Henry
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early pen and ink drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg.
"Henry" was created in New York; an original pen and ink drawing, signed, titled, c.1932.
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pen
The Cello
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"The Cello", is a rare pen...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charlie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Violin Solo
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Duchess
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Bernie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Three Graces
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Three Graces...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Violinist
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Violinist", is a rare pen...
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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Nude
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Nude", is a rare pen...
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1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
The Orator
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Profile
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Dance
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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16 x 13 1/2 inches
Estate stamped on the reverse
Provenance:
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Located in Surfside, FL
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Bonnie and Clyde
Pastel on paper
Hand signed lower right
Dimensions Framed H 15-7/8" W 18-1/2", Sight H 13-1/2" W 16-1/8"
Emilio Antonio Cruz (1938 – 2004) was a Cuban American artist who lived most of his life in New York City. His work is held in several major museums in the United States.
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Happy Face
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League.
"Happy Face...
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