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EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared. 

Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.

Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.

Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.

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Style: Expressionist
Yellow tulips
Yellow tulips

Yellow tulips

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this passionate creation, I've blended the vibrant energy of expressionism with the delicate subtlety of impressionism. The yellow tulips, vivid yet tender, symbolize bursts of ho...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rain in the city
Rain in the city

Rain in the city

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In my creation, I aimed to capture the vibrancy and mood of urban life washed by rain. The chaotic beauty, the muffled sounds, the shimmering lights reflecting on wet surfaces—all th...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer wild herbs on the field
Summer wild herbs on the field

Summer wild herbs on the field

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of fine art and impressionism, breathing life into a bucolic symphony of divine wild herbs dancing under a tranquil sky. ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beautiful wild flowers in the meadow
Beautiful wild flowers in the meadow

Beautiful wild flowers in the meadow

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've captured the serene beauty of nature's simplicity, with wildflowers dancing gracefully under the expansive sky. Brushstrokes carry the emotion of a gentle ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chamomile meadow
Chamomile meadow

Chamomile meadow

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this oil painting, I've embraced a blend of expressionism and impressionism to evoke a sense of tranquility. Each brushstroke carries my passion for nature's serene momen...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chamomile
Chamomile

Chamomile

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this oil painting, I sought to convey the serene yet fleeting beauty of nature. Through expressionistic strokes melded with impressionistic hues, I captured chamomiles da...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The scent of wild herbs
The scent of wild herbs

The scent of wild herbs

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've channeled the raw, untamed beauty of nature through vibrant strokes and a harmonious palette. Each brushstroke captures the wildness and tranquility of a meado...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WHITE LILY POND
WHITE LILY POND

WHITE LILY POND

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of serenity and renewal. Embracing the blending of expressionism and impressionism, each brushstroke conveys the tranquil danc...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

More than a thousand words
More than a thousand words

More than a thousand words

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this piece, I delved deep into the soulful presence of the equine form, decorating it with elements of nature to symbolize purity and renewal. The oil mediums allowed me ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

My Galaxy
My Galaxy

Elena LukinaMy Galaxy, 2022

$1,580Sale Price|20% Off

My Galaxy

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"In this oil painting, I've poured my fascination with the cosmos onto canvas, creating a vibrant expression of energy and emotion. The abstract form intertwines with impressionist t...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White boat
White boat

White boat

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"In this oil painting, I've captured a solitary boat mirroring life's simplicity. The palpable textures and the interplay of light and shadow reflect an in...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lilac still-life
Lilac still-life

Elena LukinaLilac still-life, 2018

$3,179Sale Price|20% Off

Lilac still-life

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"I've woven tranquility and vibrancy into this oil painting, where delicate lilacs bloom with an impressionistic touch. It captures a moment of serene beauty, with soft textures and ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meeting on the pond
Meeting on the pond

Meeting on the pond

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I sought to capture an intimate interplay between the inhabitants of a tranquil pond. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, melding rea...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hortensias
Hortensias

Elena LukinaHortensias, 2017

$3,179Sale Price|20% Off

Hortensias

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"In this vivid oil painting, I captured the ethereal beauty of blossoming flowers, channeling a blend of impressionistic and expressionistic styles. The play of light and shadow brea...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paul Manes - Palaz of the Hoon, Painting 2008

Paul Manes - Palaz of the Hoon, Painting 2008

By Paul Manes

Located in Greenwich, CT

Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...

Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

Lovely garden daisies
Lovely garden daisies

Lovely garden daisies

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this piece, I unleashed my passion for nature's unassuming beauty onto the canvas. Each stroke of oil paint embodies the serene and gentle vitality of a blooming field. T...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Field grass cover
Field grass cover

Elena LukinaField grass cover, 2022

$1,215Sale Price|20% Off

Field grass cover

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"In this oil painting, I've captured the vibrant essence of a meadow brought to life through harmonious colors and dynamic brushstrokes. It's the embodiment of nature's serenity and ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waiting for spring
Waiting for spring

Waiting for spring

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into the vivid hues of the landscape, seeking to evoke the feeling of anticipation as nature teeters on the cusp of rebirth. With each stroke...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Road to the sea
Road to the sea

Road to the sea

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've channeled the boundless journey of the soul towards the horizon, where land meets sea. The blend of expressionism and impressionism captures the dance of light...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Village river
A Village river

Elena LukinaA Village river, 2021

$448Sale Price|20% Off

A Village river

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I've merged the vibrant fluidity of impressionism with the vivid reality of fine art. I wanted the tranquility of the village river to envelop the viewer, the expressi...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50

Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of wintertime festivity and warmth amidst the chill. The brushstrokes convey movement, reflecting the bustling energy of holid...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impromptu with a Christmas tree 40X40
Impromptu with a Christmas tree 40X40

Impromptu with a Christmas tree 40X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this emotive piece, I captured the fleeting essence of winter's magic, contrasted with enduring elements of nature. The cold is palpable, yet there's warmth in the play of light. ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Forest in January days 40X40
Forest in January days 40X40

Forest in January days 40X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

I poured my soul into this canvas, channeling the serene stillness and gentle crispness of a January day. With oils, I melded impressionism and expressionism, capturing the dance bet...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Icy river in the Christmas forest 50X70
Icy river in the Christmas forest 50X70

Icy river in the Christmas forest 50X70

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the raw, serene beauty of nature's embrace during the winter. I've blended expressionism with touches of realism to evoke the stilln...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas tree in the snow
Christmas tree in the snow

Christmas tree in the snow

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In my artwork, I've captured the serene majesty of a solitary evergreen standing resilient amidst a tranquil snowy landscape. Every stroke of my oil paints breathes life into the con...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter coast 40X40
Winter coast 40X40

Winter coast 40X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the raw, chilling beauty of a serene coastal scene wrapped in the silence of winter. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism an...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snow alley 60X60
Snow alley 60X60

Snow alley 60X60

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I poured my heart into capturing the serene embrace of winter. The play of light against the snow-clad trees creates a captivating dance of colors and shadows, invi...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50

Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In my creation, I've dallied with the chilly air of a wintertide's embrace, letting the cool blues contrast warmly with the sprinkle of festive lights. I've sought to infuse each str...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter sketch Path to the river 30X30
Winter sketch Path to the river 30X30

Winter sketch Path to the river 30X30

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene essence of a wintry landscape. With each oil stroke, I've embraced the interplay of light and shadow, crafting a path tha...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Winter Sun - original winter landscape
The Winter Sun - original winter landscape

The Winter Sun - original winter landscape

By Nikolay Dmitriev

Located in Zofingen, AG

The evening expressionist painting with the snowy forest and the setting Sun is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is full of different colours, combinations of warm and cold shade...

Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Expressionist Colorful Oil Paint Still-Life: Aves del Paraíso
Expressionist Colorful Oil Paint Still-Life: Aves del Paraíso

Expressionist Colorful Oil Paint Still-Life: Aves del Paraíso

By Chico Montilla

Located in Segovia, ES

Aves del Paraíso, Oil on linen by Chico Montilla. Measurements in centimeters (H) 100 x (W) 81 x (D) 2 cm. / In inches 39.37 x 31.89 x 0.79 " Expressionist interior corner whith fl...

Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Expressionist Tabletop Still Life by Philadelphia Artist
Expressionist Tabletop Still Life by Philadelphia Artist

Expressionist Tabletop Still Life by Philadelphia Artist

By Bernard Harmon

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Grey Still Life" is a tabletop still life by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24.25" x 28.25" oil on board painting is framed in a new black wood frame. 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...

Category

1960s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Star over the City, Original Painting
Star over the City, Original Painting

Star over the City, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vast, colorful sky stretches over an abstracted city. Artist Diana Elena Chelaru has intentionally minimized the buildings, letting the sky feel limitless. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting
Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting

Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
As the sun rises, golden yellows and oranges radiate against the blue sky. Colorful dots spread across the scene, conveying the movement and warmth of sunligh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Lake House at Dusk, Original Painting
Lake House at Dusk, Original Painting

Lake House at Dusk, Original Painting

By Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A lake house stands serenely as the sun dips below the horizon, its silhouette softly outlined against the glowing sky. Lily pads float gently on the water, t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Under the Stars, Original Painting
Under the Stars, Original Painting

Under the Stars, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork depicts an expressionist city landscape at night, emphasizing emotions and subjective experience over realism. A woman's figure lies among the sta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rays of Light, Original Painting
Rays of Light, Original Painting

Rays of Light, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant night sky stretches over the city. Ethereal blues mirror the celestial depths, while fiery oranges echo the birth of the stars. Geometric shapes and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Cat Scratching Table, " Oil Painting on Canvas Interior signed by Nicolas Dreux
"Cat Scratching Table, " Oil Painting on Canvas Interior signed by Nicolas Dreux

"Cat Scratching Table, " Oil Painting on Canvas Interior signed by Nicolas Dreux

By Nicolas Dreux

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Cat Scratching Table" is an original oil painting on canvas by Nicolas Dreux. The artist signed the piece lower left. It depicts a cat and a bird in a pastel-colored interior. 18" x 14" art 27 1/4" x 23 1/4" frame Nicolas Dreux was born on March 10, 1956 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He began to paint as a student of painter Calixte Henri...

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1980s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Expressionist Pink Oil Paint Flower: Orquídea (Orchid)
Expressionist Pink Oil Paint Flower: Orquídea (Orchid)

Expressionist Pink Oil Paint Flower: Orquídea (Orchid)

By Chico Montilla

Located in Segovia, ES

Expressionist interior corner that has an orchid as its protagonist. Predominant chromaticism between fuchsia-pink and yellow. Oil on linen by Spanish artist Chico Montilla. Beautifu...

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Early 2000s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Potter, Expressionist Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
The Potter, Expressionist Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist

The Potter, Expressionist Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist

By Bernard Harmon

Located in Doylestown, PA

"The Potter" is an interior portrait of a young man working on a vase at his potter's wheel by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24.25" x 14" oil on cardboard painting is signed "Harmon" in the lower left and it is framed in a new black wood frame. 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...

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1950s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Snap Peas, Expressionist  Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist
Snap Peas, Expressionist  Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist

Snap Peas, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist

By Bernard Harmon

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Snap Peas" is an interior portrait of a young woman working at her kitchen table, painted by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24" x 36" oil on board painting from 1955 is signed "Harmon" in the lower left and it is framed in a new black wood frame. 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...

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1950s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion
Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion

Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion

By Ben-Zion Weinman

Located in Surfside, FL

Ben Zion Oil Painting of still life Havdalah scene with braided candle, spice tower box and kiddush cup. Hand signed lower right. Born in 1897, Ben-Zion Weinman celebrated his Eur...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

20th century Tuscan expressionist oil on canvas painting
20th century Tuscan expressionist oil on canvas painting

20th century Tuscan expressionist oil on canvas painting

By Mino Maccari

Located in Florence, IT

The painting (oil on canvas, 40 x 29.8 cm; with wooden frame 61 x 51 cm) depicts two figures, a woman with a smiling gaze and a man with a mustache, of which only the head is visible...

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1970s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Girl at Desk, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist
Girl at Desk, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist

Girl at Desk, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist

By Bernard Harmon

Located in Doylestown, PA

"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...

Category

1970s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Expressionist interior paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist interior paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add interior paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Bernard Harmon, Robert Hofherr, and Karen Lastre. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist interior paintings, so small editions measuring 7.88 inches across are also available.