Raphael Lillywhite

Apple Blossom Tree

circa 1945

This monumental oil on canvas by noted 20th-century Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993) captures a vivid, semi-abstract interpretation of City Park in Denver, Colorado. Measu...

Capitola, California – Original Oil on Board Seascape Painting by Jon Blanchette (circa 1955) This captivating marine seascape painting titled "Capitola, California" by Jon Blanchet...

This original vintage oil painting, titled "Harbor Master's House, Santa Cruz, California," was created by the talented artist Jon Blanchette (1908-1987). Painted in the 1950s-1960s, this serene coastal landscape captures the beauty of Northern California, featuring iconic palm trees, charming white cottages, and the tranquil coastal setting of Santa Cruz. The painting is executed in the American Impressionist style, with soft, harmonious colors like green, blue, white, light brown, red, and beige, creating a peaceful and inviting scene. The artwork is signed by the artist in the lower right corner and titled on the verso, adding a personal touch to this stunning piece of history. Presented in a custom, dark-toned brown frame, the painting's outer dimensions are 31 x 27 x 1.125 inches, with the image size measuring 24 x 20 inches. About the Artist: Jon Blanchette was born in England in 1908 and moved to the United States with his family in 1918, settling in Battle Creek, Michigan. He studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute before moving to Los Angeles in 1932, where he worked as a commercial artist for Fox Studios. In 1948, Blanchette made Santa Cruz, California, his permanent home, where he focused on painting and gave private art lessons. A member of the Santa Cruz Art League and the Marin County Artists, Blanchette is best known for his captivating oil paintings of Northern California landscape...

This WPA-era signed oil painting by Paul K. Smith captures a stormy summer landscape in Colorado, featuring houses and lush trees under dramatic storm clouds. Painted in rich shades ...

A spectacular mid-century modern Manhattan figurative landscape oil painting, after the renowned artist Adolf Arthur Dehn's 1941 watercolor "Spring in Central Park", by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). In this vibrant and expressive circa 1960 rendition of Dehn's famed painting, New Yorkers are depicted as tiny figures milling about the park in springtime, dwarfed by fluffy pink trees in bloom and the towering New York City skyline in the distance. Unsigned. Presented in a wood frame. Image size: , 29"H x 36"L. Framed: 32"H x 39"W. This painting is after the prestigious watercolor of the same title, painted in 1941 by Adolf Arthur Dehn (American, 1895 - 1968). The original piece is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It was exhibited at the Met's "26th Annual National Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art" in 1947, and then again at the 1950 exhibition titled "20th Century Painters: A Special Exhibition of Oils, Water Colors and Drawings Selected from the Collections of American Art in the Metropolitan Museum". More recently, "Spring in Central Park" was exhibited at Fairfield University Art Museum for the 2017 exhibition "Adolf Dehn: Midcentury Manhattan". Visiting, and then living in New York City, Dehn captured the essence of the city in his paintings, prints and drawings of the landscapes of Central Park, and of the city's burlesque and night club scenes...

Paris Street Scene, Mid Century Figural Landscape by Marc Ottee Charming mid century urban landscape of Paris by Marc Ottee (20th c.). Figures, signage and...

Lanscape France,Ocean, France , grey, blue, azure, Normandy Henry Maurice CAHOURS (Paris, 1889 – Vence, 1974) He was born in Paris but spent his childhood and adolescence in Amiens...

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...