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Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
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1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco nude young woman in mirror Modernist portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Laura M. GREENWOOD (1897-1951). Nude Woman with Tropical Plant Interior, ca. 1930's Oil on artist panel, 16 x 20 inches. Signed lower right. Would benefit from a cleaning. Origi...
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1930s Art Deco Interior Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique American Trompe L'Oil Interior Scene Finely Framed 19th C Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American interior scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20H by 16L.
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1880s Realist Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Classical Still Life Ornate Flowers & Birds Nest Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers Dutch School style, late 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 36 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Cornwall, England condition: a few minor su...
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20th Century Dutch School Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Untitled, Acrylic on Canvas, Yellow, Red by Contemporary Indian Artist"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amit Kalla - Untitled - 60 x 36 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas ** Free Shipment ...... will be delivered in rolled form. Style : Kalla’s work can be represented by his commitment to experimenting with social engagement through the arts. It is here his strength lies. Through his deep connection to a cultural expression of a universal spirituality and passionate sense of humanity Kalla, continuously draws people from all communities into acts of creativity in the belief that through creativity people are empowered and communities move incrementally closer to truth. His poetry and paintings are spiritually intuited. While his poems create a secretive world of words, where silence speaks his paintings are calligraphic and draw on the same silent unknowing of invented texts. His paintings represent moments on the continuum; a slice snatched from his deeper hidden journey. The strength of Kalla’s work is that it represents an Indian artist’s quest for an indigenous tenor rather than a superficial inventory of native motifs, there is nothing about his work which relies on a static Indian Identity. About the Artist & his work : Born : 1980 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Education : 2005 - Masters in Art and Aesthetics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 2003 - Graduation in Art History, National Museum Institute specializing in ancient Indian art...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

1920's French Vintage Still Life of Flowers Ornate Vase French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vase de Fleur French Impressionist, c. 1925 signed oil on board, unframed Board : 9 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good condition Description: Thi...
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1920s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pink extravaganza. Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pink extravaganza. The holiday of pink flowers on a summer day creates an atmosphere of relaxation, harmony and bliss. Abstract expressionism. The picture was painted using the techn...
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2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

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Acrylic

Geometric Bauhaus Patterns Painting in Vivid Tones, Coloured Horizons, Canvas
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Coloured Horizons" is a painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek grids and curves ...
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2010s Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Flower and Bird I, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha displays an engaging postmodern scene of nature. Flourishing exotic flowers give shade to two ducks sprawling by t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

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Oil

Mid 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting Cottage Kitchen Door Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cottage Kitchen by H.Gouy, French mid 20th century signed oil on board, framed framed: 22 x 19 inches board: 16 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: a f...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Couple in Costume
Located in Corsham, GB
This dynamic oil painting by George Wiessbort (1928-2013) depicts two figures in an interior, one dressed in a striking red military jacket and the other in a pale pink dress. The co...
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20th Century Interior Paintings

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Oil

“Sunflowers in Glass Vase” Signed Still Life Oil Painting by J. M. Dilekis
Located in Buffalo, NY
A richly painted still life of sunflowers by J. M. Dilekis, signed and dated 1994 in the lower right. Executed in oil on canvas, this classic composition features a lush bouquet of g...
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1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Abstract 2562
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I let emotions flow freely through sweeping layers of soft blues and warm beiges, blending impressionistic textures with abstract forms. The contrasts evoke a serene y...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

"Somewhere in Denver, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Somewhere in Denver" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dark haired woman, brushing her hair, wearing a translucent white shift around her as she...
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2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Seated Nude in the Studio – A Modernist Study from the 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This evocative oil painting, titled Studio Muse, depicts a seated nude in a quiet moment of contemplation. The model is shown in profile, resting on a simple wooden stool against a n...
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1920s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Summer/25
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting will come to you stretched on a wooden stretcher and completely ready to be placed in the interior. ABOUT THE ARTWORK “Summer/25” from the Flower Madeleine series is a...
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2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Rhapsody in Yellow - oil on canvas - abstract
Located in Burlingame, CA
Color is always central in Henriques' delightful compositions that are at once, balanced, harmonious, and a toast to life. 'Rhapsody in Yellow' with its bright and pure hues shimmer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern British Still life of daffodils in a china vase by Howard J Morgan
Located in Harkstead, GB
A most attractive and striking image of daffodils placed against a darker background Howard J Morgan (1949-2020) Daffodils in a china jug Signed and S...
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20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Palette de pensées, Abstract, Black Library, Expressionism Contemporary, Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
SIZE FRAME: 157 X 57 cm (61.81 x 22.44 in) you can request a wood frame Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep explorat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Autumn Chrysanthemums in Vase Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century still life oil painting of Chrysanthemums in vase. Against a yellow background, white, orange, and yellow chrysanthemums sit in a red vase. The arrangement is r...
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1960s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

American School Signed Trompe L'Oeil Nude Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very nicely painted American school modernist painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Nicely framed. Image size, 16L x 20H.
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1940s Realist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Oil on Canvas, Figurative and Gold. "Allies of the Night"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas representing an encounter between dreamlike or symbolic figures, arranged in an undefined space. An elongated blue figure with a human face extends from the le...
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Gold Leaf

1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Kitchen Table Objects
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jacques Daufin ( Born 1930) French School signed and dated 1957 oil on canvas, framed framed: 32 x 24 inches canvas: 26 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very go...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Titian's Studio
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderfully detailed interior genre oil painting by Flemish artist Louis Tielemans (1826-1856). Tielemans was born in Anvers, and became known for his active genre scenes, emulatin...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Antique French Signed Pink Flowers in Blue Vase Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Delicate Blooms by Jacques MARTIN (1844-1919) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 31 inches canvas : 29 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: the frame ...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Ecole de Paris, Post Impressionist Portrait of a Fashionable Young Woman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century oil on canvas portrait of stylish young woman by the noted Franco Spanish artist Pere Modesto Luis Creixams. The painting is signed bottom left and presented in a ve...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco CHINOISERIE Interior Painting Of Japonais Vases and Fabrics
Located in New York, NY
Stefanie Trautweiller (1888 - 1976) was an Austrian Female Still life Painter This work for sale is probably her most beautiful vivid work! she sal...
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1920s Art Deco Interior Paintings

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Oil

Abstract 2531
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this artwork, I channeled a swirling tempest of emotions, using thick strokes of acrylic to embody a dynamic interplay of chaos and serenity. The vibrant splashes of crim...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Quiet evening." Original painting by Spanish artist Liudmila Shabazova
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting was painted in the Favism style, using traditional contrasts: red and green.At the same time, the work is also genre-specific. ...
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2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Watercolor, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Pink Sky Orange Chairs, Original painting, Contemporary, Hockney, Glamour
Located in Deddington, GB
This is a painting from my series of sunny architectural pool paintings. As a swimmer I love to paint swimming pools in the sun and dream about actually being in one of my paintings....
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Instruments"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
I bought this beautiful instrument. Tuner told me that the instrument was in perfect working order and sounded great. But the black lacquer on the piano looked old and worn from tim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"AUTOMATON BACKDROP", Figurative Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Blue Woman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The painting "AUTOMATON BACKDROP" by Libby Rosa blurs the distinction between abstraction and representation. And that rational/irrational alignment is only...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Antique American Modernist Young Beautiful Framed Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful American modernist portrait painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 20H by 16L.
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1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French painting Troubadour Interior Convent Nuns mid 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
François-Marius GRANET (Circle of) Aix-en-Provence, 1775 – Aix-en-Provence, 1849 Convent interior with nuns Oil on canvas 35 x 27.5 cm (39.5 x 31 cm with frame) Beautiful black and g...
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Sunflowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunflowers by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist signed acrylic on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 14 inches provenance: private collection of this artists work, UK The pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Antique French Modernist Signed Sunflower Still Life Framed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage French modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 35 by 20 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modern...
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1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Singer by Candlelight (Dutch School Old Master Genre Scene)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Dutch School painting dating from 17th century. Oil on wood panel measuring 10 3/8 x 14 7/16 inches. Unsigned. No inpainting or conservation. Depicted is a scene with a beautiful young woman singing...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

An 18th-19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Triumph of Venice" After Paolo Veronese
By Paolo Veronese
Located in LA, CA
A very fine and Large Italian 18th-19th century oval-shaped oil on canvas titled "The Triumph of Venice" After the original work by Paolo Veronese (Venice, 1528-1588). The original of this painting hangs in the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The 'Ricci' coloration suggests a late 17th-early 18th century date. In 1715 Charles de la Fosse advised Ricci to paint only "Veroneses and no more Riccis", Venice, circa 1800. Measures: Height: 45 1/4 inches (115 cm). Width: 29 inches (73.7 cm). Frame height: 58 1/4 inches (147.9 cm). Frame width: 43 1/4 inches (109.9 cm). Frame depth: 5 1/4 (13.3 cm). Provenance: Royal Academy of Scotland. Paolo Veronese (Born 1528, Verona, Republic of Venice - died April 9, 1588, Venice) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance in Venice, famous for paintings such as The Wedding at...
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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Vintage Floral Still Life with Roses in a Red Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Floral Still Life with Roses in a Red Vase French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 24 inches Provenance: Private collection Condition: Goo...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Untitled 01 - Contemporary, Abstract Painting, White, Monochrome, Organic
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled 01, 2017 Mixed media: white oil painting, adhesive on canvas (Signed on reverse) 46.85 H x 39.37 W in. 119 H x 100 W cm Zsolt Berszán treats the first layer of the drawing ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Adhesive, Oil

The Clientele - Original Oil Painting, Large Scale, Framed
By Christian Vincent
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold use of chiaroscuro techniques and rich gold, green and red colors dominate this early painting, The Clientele, by California artist Christian Vincent...
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Vibrant Floral Still Life in Jug Mid-20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Still Life Lucien Mostiar signed oil on canvas, unframed board: 25.5 x 20 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition Description: This c...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Dining Room " Monochromatic Interior Scene in Sepia Tones by Geoffrey Johnson
By Geoffrey Johnson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sepia tones permeate this remarkable oil painting by American artist Geoffrey Johnson, who captures a hauntingly timeless scene. A woman waits by the window of her home, silent, almost absorbed in the diffuse ambiance of the room? The artist emphasizes the intimacy of his subject, a silhouette between presence and absence whose identity he has limited to a shadow. The woman is treated like a ghost, associating her with the invisible and the forgotten. In all its diversity, art is a step towards understanding human emotions and, often, an opening into the soul. The canvas analyzed here is that of a seemingly banal dining room, including an old-style kitchen area, inhabited by this quasi-incorporeal female figure. This eloquent artistic choice echos a reflection on the condition of loneliness. Few details appear some paintings on the wall, a dining table with two visible plates, a chandelier, etc. The sepia tint is emblematic of nostalgia, reminiscent of the photographic process that ages pictures to give them an air of yesteryear. Here, the artist recalls the past, not to idolize it, but to question the persistence of female alienation over time. The deliberate use of a restricted, even desaturated chromatic range reflects a timeless universe in which the female figure echoes across the ages. Like an entity in a sepia photograph, where the being is frozen for eternity, the woman appears and disappears simultaneously, symbolizing the volatility of existence and the fragility of memory. Johnson confronts us with a profound reflection on our solitude and relationship with time, painting the isolation of women in the hues of a bygone era. Through a technique that magnifies the essential and erases the extra, he resurrects an atmosphere inviting us to reinterpret our reflection on existence. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Born in 1965 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Geoffrey Johnson graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he received several awards and prizes for his artistic excellence. Since 1995, he has exhibited in galleries and venues throughout the United States. His paintings may be found in many private and corporate collections, including those of Coca-Cola, Turner Broadcasting, BellSouth, and Wells Fargo. Johnson draws much of his inspiration from his travel experiences and first-hand observations. Using a monochromatic palette of sepia hues, the artist strives to reproduce the places that inspire him. Johnson’s work is powerfully evocative of the French Impressionists’ depictions of city life, interior spaces, and equestrian scenes. From Gustave Caillebotte’s steely, atmospheric renderings of foggy Paris streets and dusky rooftops to Degas’ spindly-legged racehorses, the influence of these artists upon Johnson’s painting is readily visible. His manner of distorting the human figure has also been likened to the skeletal, surreal forms of Alberto Giacometti. Johnson has established himself as a true innovator, successfully capturing the alluring space between abstraction and realism. His work is significantly influenced by his fascination with both the human figure and the powerful architecture of a modern city. Through a feeling of anonymity, figures become suggestive shapes, and the skyline of New York materializes mysteriously in the background. Johnson’s paintings embody the mood of each urban experience. Johnson has “always been attracted to interiors, work spaces [and] personal spaces.” Inspired by a box of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary textured oil painting outdoor building patio doors colorful signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Patio in Peru" is an original oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right by Ernesto Gutierrez. It depicts an archway leading out to a patio where sunlight pours in. 10" x 8"...
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1990s Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge Mid Century French Oil Floral Still Life Pink Blossoms in Terracotta Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Floral Still Life French School, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 39.5 x 32 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very good conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

White lilies" floral still life realism of the Volskya Liliyaily.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"White lilies" floral still life realism of the Volsky Lily. The painting is done in oil on canvas. It is written in 3 layers. Flowers look very impressive on a dark background. Lil...
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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Foxtrot
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist painting of figures dancing by American artist Wayman Elbridge Adams (1883-1959). Adams was born in Muncie, Indiana, studied at the Herron Art Institute in India...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

White & Pink Roses in Brown Vase Still Life Mid Century French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed and dated 46' oil on board, unframed Size : 16 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The p...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Early Sunday Morning, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Morning sunlight covers the dining room table with a warm, amber glow. The flower arrangement of orchids and willow rests prominently on the table, with a bra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil

Feline surrealism 70X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...
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2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on paper "Flourish of colors"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The abstract floral artwork "Flourish of Colors" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is part of her Floral series. This vibrant painting bursts with energy, capturing a rich array of c...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Gestures Painting, Lively Movements on Pastel Pink, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Lively Movements on Pastel Pink" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique sha...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Paper

La Majorelle Gardens. From the Interiors series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A new series inspired by architecture, décor and stylish personalities of the world of interior design. The worlds of fashion, society and pop culture are captured in the illustrati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Drawings and Waterco...

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Paper, Acrylic, Gouache

The painter and the Model oil on canvas painting fauvism nude
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - the painter and the Model - Oil on canvas. Work measurements 61x46 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós Ventura (Olot, Girona, March 4, 1930) is a Spanish pa...
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1970s Fauvist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

CABINET OF CURIOSITIESoriginal large Paula Craioveanu oil Surreal FRAMED
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Cabinet of Curiosities" Oil on canvas Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting 39x27in Shipped stretched and framed. In this new series artist explores and brings together the old an...
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2010s Surrealist Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Colorful Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed and dated 62' oil on board, unframed Size : 10.5 x 8.75 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: T...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Cat At The Window Interior Scene Oil Painting By Oldyna Dynowska
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5117 Vintage oil on canvas of a Cat by the window
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1950s Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Daises and Peonies In Green Glass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984) Medium: signed oil on board, unframed Size : 13.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The painting i...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau
Located in Soquel, CA
Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau Impressionist seated woman reading a book after Henri Matisse by San Francisco artist Claire Ragueneau (American, 1901-1971). Cl...
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

Shore V, large colorful red, black & blue mid-century abstract expressionist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres (American, 1927-2013) Shore V, c. 1964 acrylic on canvas signed lower right, signed and titled verso 54 x 44 inches Richard Andres was born in Buffalo, New York in 1927. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1950, he was immediately drafted and served for two years in the army as a mural painter. He received his Master of Arts from Kent State in 1961. A frequent exhibitor at galleries and museums and winner of multiple May Show prizes, Andres taught art in the Cleveland Public Schools for 28 years, as well as teaching the University of Buffalo, the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Western Reserve University. Very little in Richard Andres’ childhood would have predicted his love of classical music, mid-century-modern architecture and certainly not his lifelong passion for art and in particular abstract art. Richard’s father, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They lived, when Richard was a boy, in a dingy area of Buffalo, NY in a walk-up apartment situated above a tavern. Raymond and Clara supplemented the income from their factory jobs in the bar downstairs with Raymond playing ragtime on the piano and Clara serving drinks. This often left Richard and his two older brothers at home alone to fend for themselves. The two older boys, Raymond and Russell, were - unlike Richard- rather rough and tumble and entertained themselves with stickball, boxing and the like. Richard, on the other hand, from a very young age liked to draw, or better yet even, to paint with the small set of watercolors he received for Christmas one year. Paper, however, at the height of the depression, was hard to come by. Luckily, Clara used paper doilies as decoration for the apartment and Richard would contentedly paint and then cut up doilies, gluing the pieces together to create collages. At eight-years-old, he discovered the Albright-Knox Museum (then known as the Albright Art Gallery) and spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s landscapes, enamored with their ‘messiness’ and thinking that they somehow captured more ‘feeling’ than works he was previously familiar with. For his tenth Christmas, he asked for and received a ‘how-to’ paint book by Elliot O’Hare. Through this self-teaching, he assembled the portfolio needed for acceptance to Buffalo Technical High School where he studied Advertising Arts. In his Junior year, he was encouraged to enter a watercolor painting, “Two Barns,” in the national 1944-45 Ingersoll Art Award Contest and was one of twelve grand prize winners – each one winning one hundred dollars. More importantly the painting was exhibited at the Carnegie Institute Galleries, which resulted in his winning a national scholarship to the Cleveland School of Art (The Cleveland Art Institute). He flourished at the art school under the tutelage of faculty members such as Carl Gaertner, as well as that of visiting artists such as William Sommer and Henry George Keller. He would say in later years that Gaertner, in particular, influenced his attitude toward life as well as art. “Gaertner,” Andres said, “believed that there was no need to be a ‘tortured artist’, that an artist should rather enjoy beauty, family, and life in general.” Free to spend his days as he chose, he wandered the Cleveland Art Museum for most of the hours he was not attending classes or painting; the remaining time was spent drinking coffee at a local hangout with art school friends – which is where he met fellow Henry Keller scholarship winner, Avis Johnson. Richard was immediately smitten with Avis, but being rather shy, it took him the entire summer of 1948 to build up his courage to ask her out. Over that summer he ‘thought about Avis’ and worked in a diner to save money. He also used the hundred-dollar prize money won in High School to visit the first Max Beckmann retrospective in the United States at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. Over a half century later he spoke of that exhibit with a reverence usually reserved for spiritual matters, “I walked in and it was like nothing I had ever seen before... the color...It just glowed.” Returning to campus in the Fall, the first thing he did was go to the coffee shop in hopes of finding Avis. He did, and she, upon seeing him, realized that she was also smitten with him. They quickly became known as ‘the couple’ on campus, and a year later, with Richard being drafted for the Korean war, they were quickly married by a Justice of the Peace, celebrating after with family at Avis’s Cleveland home. As a gift, faculty member John Paul Miller...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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