Art by Medium: Linen

Hummingbird in flight

The painting is painted in oil on linen canvas in the Impressionist style. The painting is signed by the artist Natalya Platonova on the front and back of the canvas. The bright li...

Major. (from series Music) 2011. Oil on linen, 70 x 80 cm

This original oil on linen artwork by Matt Talbert, titled "Daybreak," exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the nuance of human expression. Crafted in 2023, this piece measure...

Beautiful poster of the second world war executed under the German occupation by the G.P.R.F. Is represented a sculpted work of François Rude (1784-1855) at the Arc de Triomphe of Pa...

Beautiful poster by Abel Truchet for the Moulin Rouge dancers. Painter, draughtsman and poster artist, Louis Abel-Truchet (1857-1918) is, along wi...

Tranquility by Alyson Kinkade 23x31" oil on linen, 26x34" framed in simple black The understated beauty of open spaces and everchanging sky. The colors give a sense of ocean. *Ship...

This striking 1973 original poster was produced for the French national railway company SNCF to promote travel by train to the popular ski resorts of the French Alps. Created during ...

Rineke Engwerda is a young artist with a unique style. Partly very hyper realistic and partly almost comic style. Even without a signature you can immediately recognize the work of R...

This circa 1920 original railway poster by Constant Duval was produced for the Chemins de fer de l’État, promoting travel to Brittany and Normandy with reduced fares. Created during ...

This 1968 Chinese propaganda poster honors Norman Bethune, celebrated in China as an example of revolutionary selflessness and international solidarity. Produced during the Cultural ...

This charming circa 1950 travel poster by the illustrator Guillerme promotes the historic town of Provins, celebrated for its remarkably preserved medieval architecture. The poster d...

Produced around 1900, this original Spanish illustrated document portrays José Luis Mazzantini y Eguía, one of the most celebrated bullfighters of the late nineteenth century. Drawn ...

Pink Orchids, 2019

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 ...

Crafted with a nostalgic touch, the original travel poster by C. Ravel showcasing the charms of Auvergne, Bourbonnais, and Velay offers a picturesque glimpse into the scenic beauty o...

This Soviet propaganda poster from around 1970 uses dark humor and sequential storytelling to criticize the continued influence of former fascists in Western-backed military structur...

This Soviet propaganda poster from around 1970 reflects the tense political atmosphere of the Cold War. Using satire and symbolic imagery, the artwork criticizes Western military lea...

Plein air oil painting of a sunny harbor at mid-day. A boat named karma sits in the water in front of a dock that appears to contain a tall hotel complex. A single white bird stands ...

Unorthodox; yet effective, Suki treats us to a series of works that tantalizes the imagination with bold strokes of dark and light, hinting at shapes both human and ethereal and pull...

A luminous tribute to the sun-drenched charm of southern Switzerland, this original 1937 travel poster by Mario Pescini captures the Mediterranean spirit of Lugano, nestled between t...

Unorthodox; yet effective, Suki treats us to a series of works that tantalizes the imagination with bold strokes of dark and light, hinting at shapes both human and ethereal and pull...

Charming diminutive nude study of a seated figure on raw linen in pastel tones. Signed "Jan" lower right corner. Framing stamp on back from San Francisco. Presented in gilt-toned rus...

The poster by Charles Yray, bearing the compelling message "Jeunes Gens qui Hésitez sur le Choix d'une Situation, Allez aux Colonies" (Young people who hesitate about choosing a care...

This striking original recruitment poster, created around 1948 by the celebrated French graphic artist Bernard Villemot, boldly calls on citizens to “Engagez-vous dans la Marine” — e...

This striking recruitment poster from around 1930 is a vivid example of interwar French military propaganda, designed to appeal directly to young men hesitating over their profession...

The 1951 original travel poster "Afrique Occidentale Française" by Charlas was designed to promote tourism in French West Africa, showcasing the region as an attractive, picturesque,...

Joanne Freeman Flying Without a Net 4, 2020 oil on linen 42 x 48 in. (freem159) This contemporary oil painting on linen features bold blue, red, and green geometric shapes on a whit...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower right FRAMED: 23.625" x 19.625" x 1.25" UNFRAMED: 20" x 16" Artist Statement “This painting...

This bold and striking original poster, titled “Articles d’importation…”, was produced around 1950 by the French anti-communist organization Paix et Liberté. It stands as a dramatic artifact of Cold War propaganda, emblematic of the ideological battle waged in post-war Europe between democratic capitalism and Soviet-backed communism. The image features a brown briefcase emblazoned with the Soviet hammer and sickle, ominously opened to reveal a pistol and a set of colorful files labeled with the threats allegedly “imported” by communism: Troubles (Unrest) Sabotages Trahisons (Betrayals) Grèves politiques (Political Strikes) Agressions Rendered in bold color contrasts and menacing tones, the poster sends a clear message: communism, according to its creators, brings only violence, subversion, and political destabilization. The visual language is unmistakably designed to provoke anxiety, portraying the ideology not as a political alternative, but as a foreign-born virus—imported to corrupt national unity and peace. The poster was issued by Paix et Liberté, a French anti-communist propaganda group founded in 1950 by Jean-Paul David with backing from U.S. intelligence and support from various centrist and conservative factions in France. The organization was created at a time when the French Communist Party (PCF) enjoyed considerable popularity, particularly among workers and intellectuals, and when the Soviet Union’s influence loomed heavily over Europe. This work is a powerful example of Cold War visual rhetoric, using graphic design as a weapon in the psychological war against ideological opponents. The hammer and sickle becomes not just a symbol of another worldview, but a mark of treachery—its presence inside a briefcase evoking clandestine operations, infiltration, and national betrayal. Artistically, the poster is clean and direct, designed for mass appeal and clarity, much like other propaganda tools of the era. The use of heavy shadows, fiery red text, and the looming black background all contribute to a sense of covert danger and unease. Today, “Articles d’importation…” serves not only as a historical artifact from the peak of Cold War paranoia but also as a critical piece of political graphic art, reminding us how imagery and language can be mobilized to shape public sentiment, sow division, and influence the tides of democracy. Political - Cold war poster...

This striking circa 1940 travel poster by British illustrator Samuel M. Brown showcases the M.V. Britannic, one of the Cunard Line’s most advanced motor vessels of its time. Designed...

Ghisi's original poster for Invicta - 17 Jewels Antimagnetic Swiss stands as a rare and historical gem, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of horological elegance and Swis...

This evocative poster from around 1900 captures the excitement surrounding the arrival of the automobile in central Paris, most likely at the iconic Place de la Concorde. At the dawn...

Joanne Freeman Flying Without a Net 1, 2020 oil on linen 42 x 48 in. (freem158) This contemporary oil painting on linen features bold blue, red, and green geometric shapes on a whit...

This elegant 1925 railway travel poster by Henri Georges Troussard promotes the charming Alsatian town of Ribeauvillé, located in today’s Haut-Rhin department (Grand Est, France). Is...

Using the striking imagery that is abundant in the California landscape, queer artist Kory Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory consid...

Peter Fischli / David Weiss Equilibres 1984–85/2006 Limited-edition book with photograph in linen-bound portfolio Photograph: 12 1/4 x 9 1/8 inches; 31 x 23 cm Book: 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 7/8 inches; 24 x 20 x 2 cm Portfolio: 15 x 11 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches; 38 x 29 x 4 cm Edition of 60 Photograph signed and numbered in ink (lower verso) Book signed and numbered in graphite on title page For Equilibres, the well-known series of photographs from the mid-1980s, Peter Fischli and David Weiss balanced everyday household items on top of each other in an absurd equilibrium. The Equilibres photographs anticipate Fischli and Weiss...

This charming 1947 SNCF travel poster captures the optimism of postwar France, promoting rail travel to winter destinations with a simple yet evocative slogan: “A few hours by train,...

Gaza, a Provocative and haunting figurative work painted with warm golden and burgundy red hues. ‘Gaza’ takes its inspiration from images of women in turmoil that the artist has seen...

"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...

Step into the powerful visual world of early Soviet propaganda with this original photomontage poster designed by the pioneering Constructivist artist Alexandre Rodtchenko. Part of t...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Signed "McVicker" on lower right FRAMED: 23.625" x 19.625" x 1.25" UNFRAMED: 20" x 16" Artist Statement “This paintin...

This delightful 1902 original poster by the celebrated French illustrator Eugène Ogé promotes Fine Armagnac with wit, theatrical flair, and unmistakable Belle Époque charm. The scene...

In The New York Times Arts in America column, Edward M. Gomez writes of Valton Tyler, "visionary seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined painti...

This striking original 1950s travel poster by J. Tonelli advertises the legendary Fabre Line—a key player in transatlantic ocean travel connecting Marseilles to New York via the Medi...

Promesse I & II ( Diptych) is a magnificent abstract oil painting of ephemeral clouds floating on an elegant deep blue sky . A unique view of clouds at twilight, in rich shade...

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...

Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Ice" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds and a small unassuming building. Sometimes they are silent epic landscapes of the Dese...

This 1953 original poster by Hervé Baille promotes the French national railway’s holiday travel offers, encouraging passengers to explore France through discounted SNCF tourist ticke...

"Geostructure IX" is an intensely colorful painting of the primary shapes of the circle, square, and triangle. Though the shapes are repetitive their mixed juxtapositions and the creative use of color moves the eye around the canvas with constant interest. This painting is an extraordinary example of Franklin Jonas...

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...

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...

Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Valley of the Rocks" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds and towering rock formations. Sometimes they are silent epic landscap...

Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Star Gazers" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting. About the artist: Adrienne Stein (b. 1986) is an award winning artist living and working in ...

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...

Taormina 2 — luminous oil on linen. Dimensions are 63 x 63 inches. French American Frédéric Choisel, is inspired by the cities and countrysides of F...

A modern surreal oil painting on linen depicting a vase with one yellow flower and a mysterious almost figural black design. This midcentury work is unsigned and comes housed in a pe...

The original poster by André Devambez, "La protection du réformé Nº2 - Aidez-nous à assister les blessés et malades de la guerre - Réformés sans pension," holds significant historica...

Red Leaves Red Leaves, oil painting on linen, 43x36x1.5in. Artist signed lower right corner and hand inscribed title and dated on verso. Depicting a young woman standing before a stylized red leaf patterned background. The figure is rendered with a pale complexion and dark hair styled in a topknot, wearing a sheer patterned blouse adorned with multicolored floral elements and a green skirt. The composition emphasizes decorative pattern, color contrast, and a refined figurative style. Joan Barber...

Apple Pie Bakery in the Cumbrian Town of Ambleside in the Lake District, England, by Contemporary British Urban Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 16 x 16 inches Frame...