Art by Medium: Linen

Once The Master - Mid Century Figurative Landscape "Once the Master" a portrait of a Zuni Master Potter in contrast with the emergent modernism around him. He is beneath an adobe an...

Horace Taylor was an English artist and poster designer. Although he worked primarily as a commercial artist, Horace Taylor was also a painter, draftsman and set designer. His poster...

Poster produced in 1963 for a tribute to Posada. Mexican Day of the Dead in Paris. A popular artist, Mexican engraver José Guadalupe Posada used to re...

This elegant original poster captures the magic and grandeur of the famous Grandes Eaux Nocturnes at the Château de Versailles—an enchanting nighttime spectacle where water, light, a...

The original 1964 Soviet poster by artist Viktor Semenovich Ivanov is a compelling piece of Cold War-era propaganda, encapsulating the spirit of international solidarity and the fight for global peace. This poster features a diverse group of men from various ethnic backgrounds, standing together with determined expressions and clenched fists, symbolizing unity and collective strength. The central figures in the poster are representative of different regions and ethnicities, including Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. This imagery is a powerful testament to the Soviet Union's ideological commitment to anti-imperialism and support for liberation movements across the world. Each figure is portrayed with strong, resolute features, emphasizing their determination and solidarity in the global struggle for peace and justice. The background of the poster features a globe, further reinforcing the theme of internationalism. The choice of colors—predominantly red, blue, and white—aligns with the Soviet aesthetic and conveys a sense of urgency and patriotic fervor. The text at the top of the poster reads: "МИР НА ЗЕМЛЕ – ОТСТОИМ!" which translates to "WE WILL DEFEND PEACE ON EARTH!" in English. The bottom message reads: "СОЛИДАРНОСТЬ – ОРУЖИЕ ПОБЕДЫ!" which translates to "SOLIDARITY IS THE WEAPON OF VICTORY!" These slogans are clear calls to action, emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort in the global struggle against oppression and war. This poster was produced during a significant period in the Cold War, a time marked by intense geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the Western bloc, led by the United States. The early 1960s saw several key events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. In this context, Soviet propaganda emphasized peace and solidarity as central themes, positioning the USSR as a champion of global peace and anti-imperialism. Viktor Semenovich Ivanov was a renowned Soviet artist known for his work in propaganda posters. His art often focused on themes of patriotism, solidarity, and the promotion of socialist ideals. Ivanov's style is characterized by its bold, realistic depictions and powerful use of symbolism, aimed at inspiring and mobilizing the Soviet populace. The 1964 poster...

Before the letter - Natalia Gontcharova designed this poster for the Grand Bal des Artistes which was held in the Bullier room, in Paris, February 23, 1923. Its poster reveals the in...

Radiating warmth and optimism, this original 1955 travel poster for P&O Orient Lines is a perfect encapsulation of mid-century graphic charm and the golden age of luxury cruising. Cr...

"We spend our first nine months comfortably submerged, following mother-rhythms, sleeping to the liquid sound of breathing and heartbeat. The sea of origin is forever in us. These paintings of Nassau, Western Ireland...

"In this exuberant expression of life, I've captured the vibrant essence of spring. My brushstrokes dance across the canvas, conveying the delicate yet robust nature of the blooms. T...

Terrell James "Rinsing the Eye" 2019 Oil on linen 64 x 78 inches

Tourist poster for the beaches of Guipuscoa which is one of the three provinces of the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in the north of Spain...

The 1914 original poster depicting the Seuere battle in the sky between French and German forces offers a striking glimpse into the tumultuous era of the Great European War. Produced...

Nice poster of Cassandre for the Thomson brand, it is the small version printed in 1931 by Alliance Graphique for AMG. It was originally published on the occasion of the advertising ...

Where Earth Meets Sky by Alyson Kinkade Abstract Landscape Oil on Linen 20x20" image 21x21x2" framed, black metal cradle style ABOUT THE ARTIST: “What be...

Jean-Jacques Waltz (1873 - 1951), également connu sous le nom d'Oncle Hansi, ou simplement "Hansi" ("petit Jean") était un artiste français d'origine alsacienne. Il était un fervent...

This striking circa 1920 travel poster by Sandy Hook was commissioned jointly by the Chemin de fer du Nord and the South Eastern & Chatham Railway to promote their cross-Channel serv...

In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of irises by the pond's edge, reflecting my deep admiration for nature's transient moments. The oils allowed me to blend vi...

Striking, surreal, and direct, this 1947 original poster designed by Victor B. Wells is a rare example of post-war American industrial messaging that blends dramatic visual metaphor ...

The 1960 original exhibition poster by Mary Cassatt, titled "Peintres et graveurs au Centre culturel américain," is a striking piece of art that highlights the profound influence and...

Elliot Gordon (American) , "The Red Room", Contemporary Acrylic on Linen, 36 x 24 Canvas, Early 21st Century, 2015 Colors: Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Black, B...

Contemporary Aboriginal inspired abstract by Menno Modderman, a Dutch artist painting in the south of France, signed and dated to the bottom on the passepartout. Working for several...

Original poster of 1930 by Georges Dola for the operetta The Countess Maritza Edmond Vernier known under the pseudonym of Georges Dola, is a French painter, famous for his posters. The Countess Maritza, is an operetta in three acts by the Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán, on a libretto by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald...

“Clever Fox” oil painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot: intuitive abstract dog portrait on stretched cotton canvas, 29x29x3.5 cm (11.4x11.4x1.4 inches), from her expressive anim...

This stunning circa 1910 original travel poster promotes the Rigi-Bahn railway route from Luzern through Vitznau to Rigi-Kulm, one of the most picturesque and historic rail journeys ...

This remarkable original poster offers a snapshot of the Parisian public transportation system before 1854, capturing the intricate network of horse-drawn omnibuses that circulated t...

This rare circa 1910 illustrated document by Maurice Paillon presents a detailed panoramic view of the Mont Blanc Massif, one of the most legendary and awe-inspiring mountain ranges in the world. Capturing the majesty of Western Europe’s highest peak (4,809m) and its surrounding summits, glaciers, and valleys, this historical document serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable mountaineering reference. At the time of its creation, alpinism was flourishing, with climbers from across Europe eager to conquer Mont Blanc and its neighboring peaks. The illustration, likely derived from photographic and topographic studies, offers a remarkably accurate relief representation of the range. Every major peak, ridge, and glacier is meticulously labeled, providing an invaluable geographical guide to the region. The sepia-toned print evokes the early 20th-century aesthetic, blending scientific precision with artistic craftsmanship. The inclusion of key locations such as Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi, Dôme du Goûter, and the Vallée...

Bright and charming cityscape of detailed rooftops in Lancaster, PA, including the first Reformed Church, by Bert E. Rockhoff (American, 1886-1973). Signed "B. Rockhoff" in the lower...

This evocative original lithograph by Adolphe Willette, created around 1900, depicts one of the most dramatic and tragic episodes in French history: Napoleon’s retreat from Russia in...

William Blake’s oil painting asks us to perceive the powerful layers of history that shape both art and memory. In Blake’s painting is a man, but what Blake painted is an idea. Hugh Goffinet stares out from the canvas in the dress of a soldier, without being one. He is a reenactor of an African American volunteer in the Abraham Lincoln Battalion. His inspiration is the Lincolns—the battalion’s volunteers—but they are pictured only symbolically, in his dress. Their inspiration was Lincoln, who many decades earlier helped give meaning to the American Civil War, but who is invisible in the painting except by implication—the pose of Hugh Goffinet—which carefully emulates Lincoln’s pose in the celebrated presidential portrait by George Healy. Entirely hidden, at the deepest layer of history, is the true source of inspiration: the human desire for equality and freedom. To understand, honor, and preserve it requires remembrance, in this case with history animating reenactors who animate art that animates memory. Artist, William Blake channels the spirit of Winslow Homer's war imagery, bringing it into the contemporary world, asking us to reflect upon the decisions forced to be made in wartime, some of which will never leave us. As for the paintings, William uses materials and methods of the Civil War era. The linen on which he paints was in use at that time as well as the tubed oil paints. He is one of the few artists who tacks his canvas to the stretchers using similar tacks that would have been used by Winslow Homer. While he leaves the works unframed for this reason, the artwork could certainly be framed. This piece is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. William Blake Salud Johnny, 2023 oil on linen 76h x 36w in 193.04h x 91.44w cm WIL049 Known for his highly charged depictions of Civil War reenactments, William Blake’s powerful paintings show the recursive bodies of reenactors as they gesture across time. Participating in over 40 reenactment events, Blake currently interprets as the artist-correspondent Winslow Homer at these battle reenactments. He immerses himself in the materiality of his own obsession by constructing period clothes, camping on battlefields, and documenting the reenactment similar to Homer’s documentation of the authentic war. The figures in the paintings reverberate the past with respect and with a desire to educate, humble, and play. With each annual iteration of American Civil War reenactments, the reanimation of the past encourages a review of history and aids in its continuous revision. For his second exhibition with Gallery Victor Armendariz, William Blake presents A Great Battlefield, a collection of new paintings depicting US Marines at the Gettysburg National Military Park. A Great Battlefield, takes its title from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address which poetically looks to the battlefield as a site of rebirth. Following the tradition of nineteenth-century American history painting...

"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." - Eckhart Tolle Let your g...

Ronald Bateman (b.1947). Friday Hangover, March 1985, 1985. Oil on canvas, 8 x 10 inches; 9 x 11 inches framed. Signed , title and dated lower margin. ...

"Holding on to a Dream" by Matt Talbert, dated 2023, is an oil painting on linen that captures a close-up of a woman in profile. The canvas dimensions are 30 x 40 inches, and with th...

Immerse yourself in a vibrant yet tranquil world of impasto colors infused with meditative floral magic. My style reflects influences from abstract expressionism and modern art, empl...

Some paintings know exactly what they want to be. This is one of them. Frequency II arrived fully charged — branches crossing, roses opening mid-gesture, colour moving across the lin...

This striking original poster from the 1930s captures the charm and novelty of Amalie Lorch, a remarkable female performer known for her touring act with an entire troupe of trained ...

The acrylic colours and spray paint of orange, yellow, pink, grey, and black express the emotions of this painting. Through pop art, street art, graffiti, and expressive abstraction ...

My paintings and drawings incorporate elements found in architecture, design, popular culture and art history. My reductive compositions and pure color mimic the low-tech graphics ut...

"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." - Eckhart Tolle Abstract t...

“Unbroken Glow” is a vibrant contemporary expressive portrait by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to Women, where she explores the emotional and s...

This striking 1935 travel poster by Otto Baumberger, one of Switzerland’s most influential poster artists, celebrates the modernization of the iconic Saint-Gothard railway line throu...

Ryan Reynolds’ newest series of paintings features coastal Northern and Central California wooden piers that extend from the land into the sea, and it depicts the people of Trinidad ...

"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." - Eckhart Tolle Abstract t...

This contemporary landscape oil painting by Laura Rich captures a vivid expression of change, inspired by the artist’s deeply personal journey through transition and growth. Using a ...

"Graceful Contour" by Mark Bradley Schwartz is an original oil on canvas depicting a female in profile contrasted with a dark background. A native of Illinois, He began his professional life as a graphic designer and art director in St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to Southern California to further his design career. Although Schwartz’s career was successful, he wanted to pursue work of a more personally fulfilling nature. To reach these new goals Schwartz first attended life drawing classes at Associates in Art, in Sherman Oaks, California. He later studied at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village, California, where he received extensive training in drawing and painting the human figure from life. While studying with famed illustrator Glen Orbik...

Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Acrylic Painting, 16 x 16 in, Brandon Anschultz

Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Acrylic Painting, 16 x 16 in, Brandon Anschultz

Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Moonrise Over the South Platte" is an original, handmade oil painting of a moonlit evening along a Colorado river. This piece is framed in a natural float frame and is ready to hang. Michael Magrin b.1978 Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master artists like Maynard Dixon, E. Martin Hennings...

The Russo-Japanese War was fought between the Empire of Japan and the Russian Empire during 1904 and 1905 over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and the ...

The circa 1890 original poster titled "José Tinchant y Gonzales & Cie La Flor de Don José Anvers" is a vibrant and detailed example of late 19th-century commercial art. Created to ad...

Ale Casanova's "Repose Kissing the Ground" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a portrait of a model kissing the ground. Alejandro Casanova was born in Valencia, Sp...

The 1905 original poster La Race Maudite by Bruno, published by Le Petit Patriote, is a stark artifact of early 20th-century propaganda. This inflammatory piece reflects the intense ...

Frequency III — Acrylic & Spray Paint on 100% Linen Canvas 60 × 60 × 2 cm (23.6 × 23.6 × 0.8 in) There are moments when the mind steps aside and the hand simply moves. No intention....

About the Artist: Duffy Sheridan has been painting since he was a child. His father, also an artist, encouraged him to learn to paint anything and everything. He has traveled the wo...

David Collins' 2016 move from the bustle of New York City to Long Island influenced a change in his palette that reflects the peaceful, natural atmosphere of his new surroundings. Hi...

Robert Boullier's 1905 poster for the Chemins de fer de l'Ouest invites travelers on a captivating journey. This vintage masterpiece beckons explorers to d...

The stature of an everyday item…an antique, well-worn box used for cutlery is elevated to fine art in this realistic oil painting by Ciba Karisik. Traces of blue paint mix with the golden tones of the wood and the palpable texture is enhanced by using linen...

Unique, large oil painting on Belgian linen canvas, stretched on a timber support frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.

The original propaganda poster titled "Confiance... Ses amputations se poursuivent méthodiquement" stands as a remarkable artifact from the era of Vichy France and anti-British Nazi ...

This delightful circa 1930 original travel poster by British painter and illustrator Leonard Richmond captures the untamed beauty and sunlit charm of North Cornwall’s coastline, as p...

Victor Koretsky was born in 1909 in Kiev, and died in 1998 in Moscow. On this poster entitled America's Shame, a black man is represented in a pool of blood. It is a critique of the American civil rights situation. Among the photomontage poster artists of the 20th century, Viktor Borisovich Koretskii stands out as one of the most emblematic. His prolific career in the Soviet Union began in the 1930s and ended in the 1980s, and his unique artistic style has influenced generations of graphic designers. During World War II, Koretskii designed propaganda posters for the war effort. Later, he designed the first Soviet postage stamp dedicated to World War II. In 1946 and 1949, Viktor Koretskii received the Stalin Prize for his artistic work. In 1964, Viktor Koretskii was awarded the title of Honored Artistic Worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, and in the same year he received a gold medal from the Soviet Peace...