1970s Interior Paintings

Vivid Berkeley school figurative abstract titled "Easter Lily and Spring Dancers" by Patricia Gren Hayes (American, 20th Century), 1976 with wash and varnish added 1983. Signed "Gren Hayes", titled and dated "1976 washes, 1983 washes/demo" on verso. Presented in a new bronze colored frame. Image size: 23.5"H x 29.5"W. Bay Area Figurative / Bay Area Feminist Art Movement artist, Patricia Gren-Hayes, studied at Winnipeg Public Art School in 1950. She received early recognition in Museum and Gallery competitions and exhibitions and was awarded a Special Education in Art recognition by the Winnipeg Museum of Fine Art, and was awarded a scholarship to the Banff College of Fine Art. Further studies were at The University of Manitoba. She was a Member of Winnipeg Free Press Sketch Club and was a Cartoonist and paste-up for a French-English bi-weekly, in Eastern Canada; She studied outdoor impressionism in New York in 1960; in 1962, attended The California College of Arts and Crafts, and in 1976 B.A., U.C. Berkeley where she studied under Elmer Bischoff, David Simpson, Joan Brown, Felix Ruvolo, Yolanda Lopez and Vincent Perez...

Taju Mayakiri is the son of the Well know Nigeria Old Master and Postwar artist - Tijani Mayakiri ( 1937 - 1992), he invented a style of Painting that has the sketch at the back and...

Asters ~ 1970, oil on canvas, 55x80 cm Laimdots Murnieks has said: "I am a sunny artist. The sun and a woman are the center of the world. It is not for nothing that the sun always...

"Lovender" - 1979, Abstract Expressionist Oil on Masonite 1979 Original abstract expressionist painting by John O. Thomson (American, b. 1941). Purples, pinks and yellows make up this unique abstracted piece. Signed, titled and dated "J. Thomson" lower right, "Lovender, 1979" on verso. Presented in original painted wood frame. Frame: 29"H x 23"L. Image: 28"H x 22"L. John O. Thomson is a Bay Area artist. Thompson lived between Santa Cruz, California and Mexico, while working with several of California's designers and art galleries. Thomson studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, where he was awarded the Bachelor of Arts Degree, Master of Arts Degree, and California Teaching Credentials at Chico State University. He received his Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico and went on to teach at many institutes. Thomson has exhibited in many galleries and shows throughout the world including: The Galleria Design Center in San Francisco, The Institute Allende Masters Show, Art Center of Saratoga, The Triton Museum of Santa Clara, The Northern California Art...

Swedish Gate evening. 1972, paper, watercolor, 60,5x42,5 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled s...

Because of Patricia My True Inspiration Size: 60x72 framed 61x73 Amoroso's diverse and prolific career as an artist began when he was the youngest student ever to be accepted in a Massachusetts accredited art school (he was fifteen years old). At age twenty-seven his position as an artist of importance was secured when he was nominated as "Outstanding New Talent in the U.S.A." by Art in America magazine. In 1964 Amoroso's work was designated "Best Overall" at the New York World's Fair. In 1977 he received a special invitation to The I.B.C. Royal Conference, a communal gathering of artists throughout the world marking the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The importance of Amoroso's work has been internationally recognized by such notables as "Who's Who in American Art," 1959, 1973, "Who's Who in the South & Southwest," 1973, The National Library of Congress, The New York Public Library, The British Museum, and the Cambridge University Library. Amoroso is one of the founding directors of the Artist Equity of America in Florida. His work has been collected by numerous celebrities, politicians, collectors & museums. He has been commissioned for murals in many prominent public spaces, including the Coconut Grove Playhouse and the HMS Queen Elizabeth II. Painting a mural for the qe2 At work on the QE II...

Warehouses 1979, paper, watercolor, 99x64 cm Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the old town's architecture and its rich history. Janis Brekte...

Monogrammed center left, 'PT' for Pearl Took (American, 1928-2012); additionally signed, dated 1977 and titled verso 'Portrait of Jade' with artist card. Born in England, Pearl Took...

OPISSO CARDONA, Alfredo (Barcelona, 1907 - Mataro, Barcelona, 1980). Painter and illustrator, was the son of Ricardo Opisso and nephew of Joan Cardona, who gave him the first lesson...

Old Town Riga 1971. Watercolor on paper, 56x41 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, an...

Sunny day in Old Riga Paper, watercolor, 42x30,5 cm The central focus of the artwork is on an old town, a historic district known for its antiquated architecture, cobbled streets, ...

Old City 1970. Paper, watercolor, 71x64 cm "Old Town" is a visually captivating and evocative watercolor painting, celebrating the timeless allure of an old cityscape. Through the use of watercolors on paper, the artist has created a nostalgic and picturesque portrayal of the old town's unique character and historical charm, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of the urban past. Janis Brekte...

A Post-Impressionist-style oil interior scene showing a view of an artist's working studio with a paintbox and tools in the foreground and an Expressionist style figurative oil paint...

5037 Blue shutters French vintage modernist interior view from the window. Artist is a follower of Matisse's style Image size 9.75x7.75" Signed Jean deLuca 75

Sunflowers Oil on cardboard, 63x52 cm The central focus of the artwork is a bouquet of yellow sunflowers arranged in a vase. Sunflowers are known for their vibrant and sunny appear...

Sunset 1979. Oil on canvas, 84x110 cm The central focus of the artwork is a red sunset scene. The artist's portrayal captures the vibrant and warm hues of the setting sun, creating...

The blue trees. Riga. 1974 . Oil on cardboard, 49.7 x 69.7 сm Artwork published in Japanese catalog This depiction of trees shows artist Laimdots Murnieks as a master of nature repr...

An oil painting by Holger Bäckström from 1979. A mixed media painting produced by Beck & Jung, a collaborative duo between Holger Bäckström and Bo Ljungberg in the 1960's-70's. Their...

"Girl at Desk" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon of a young woman, presumably a student, sitting by her desk. This work features a second portrait on verso of an elegant older woman. The painting is 40" x 36" in size and is signed "Harmon" on verso. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel. Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists 1800 - 1969" at the Museum of the Philadelphia Civic Center in 1969. He was considered a Renaissance man by friends and colleagues for his interests not only in art but music and theater as well. He was familiar and friends with many other African American artists such as Doc Thrash, Selma Burke, Paul Keene...

"Fashion Girl" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon of a stylishly dressed woman sitting on a chair. This work features a se...

"Pattern Skirt" is an oil on board interior portrait of a young woman sitting, painted by Philadelphia born Expressionist artist Bernard Harmon. The painting is 39 1/2" x 36" in size...

"Red, Orange, Green with Plant" is a still life painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon from 1970. The 30.5" x 39" oil on board features a table top still ...

Still life. 1972, paper, gouache, 44x40 cm Gunars Klava (1933 – 1989) Gunars Klava was born in 1933 in Priekule. 1953 - graduated from J. Rosenthal Art School 1964 - began to parti...

Gleb SAVINOV (Kharkiv prov., Ua 1915 – St. Petersburg 2000) Gleb Alexandrovich Savinov was born in Ukraine and spent part of his childhood in Saratov. His father, Alexander Ivanovich Savinov (1881–1942), a talented painter, draftsman and teacher, was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. In 1922 they moved from Saratov to Petrograd. In 1928-1930 Savinov started working in the studio of his father while still attending school. In 1934, after graduating from high school he enrolled at the painting department of the Leningrad Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, where he studied with, among many others, Alexander Osmerkin. In 1940 Savinov graduated and married his classmate and talented artist Olga Bogaevskaya. This happy family and creative union lasted sixty years. Since that year Gleb Savinov participated in art exhibitions with portraits, historical and genre paintings, landscapes, interior scenes, still lives. He served during the Great War and in 1944 he was admitted to the Leningrad Union of Soviet Artists. In 1945-1947 he taught in the Repin Institute, then from 1949 to 1979 in the Vera Mukhina...

Old town. 1978, paper, watercolor, 98x74 cm Artist has created a melancholic and picturesque portrayal of the dark and wintery cityscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the evocative ambiance of the historic setting. Given the year of creation (1978), "Old Town" offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the historic charm and atmosphere of the old town as it existed during that time. Janis Brekte...

Artist: Liana Vassaloy, Greek (1948 - ) Title: Memories VI Year: 1978 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed verso Size: 56 x 48 inches [142.24 x 121.92 cm]

Two Women Andre Minaux, French (1923–1986) Date: circa 1970 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 77 x 61 in. (195.58 x 154.94 cm) Frame Size: 80.5 x 65 inches

Premiering for the first time in three decades, the original paintings of American artist Maurice Green. Born in 1908 in Latvia, Maurice Green studied with prominent artists of the day before settling in Los Angeles in the 1930’s. The artist continued his art education and began exhibiting throughout galleries in Southern California. As with many artists, his earliest style was more realist imagery, transitioning through his intense fascination with the cubist avant-garde movement, into specific cubist imagery which became the trademark style of painting for the remainder of his life. This is the first presentation of the paintings of Maurice Green since his death in 1993. "Blue Pacific...

Premiering for the first time in three decades, the original paintings of American artist Maurice Green. Born in 1908 in Latvia, Maurice Green studied with prominent artists of the d...

Premiering for the first time in three decades, the original paintings of American artist Maurice Green. Born in 1908 in Latvia, Maurice Green studied with prominent artists of the d...