1940s Art

Work on wood

Original oil on canvas still life painting by the well known American artist Ly Stellar Harding. Signed by the artist lower right. Circa 1940. Condition is very good; no restoration...

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...

La obra va firmada por el artista en la parte inferior y fechada del año 1941 Se presenta enmarcada la pintura (el marco presenta algunas leves faltas) El estado de la obra es buen...

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1947 original poster by Fiestas Mujer Andaluza embodies the vibrant spirit of Andalusian culture and celebration. This artwork serves as a visual invitation to immerse oneself in the...

Initialed lower right, 'A.F' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1940. A tonalist study of a young woman with bobbed brown hair, shown gazing to the viewer's left and painted...

Merton of the Movies, USA 1948, Director: Robert Alton, Cast: Red Skelton, Charles D. Brown, Virginia O'Brien. The lobby cards would have been displayed inside the cinemas at the tim...

Wood engraving The Battle of Berlin was the last land battle of the Second World War in Europe. Launched on April 16, 1945 by the Soviets, it ended on May 2, 1945 with the surrender of...

Vintage b/w photograph realized by Robert Capa in 1946. Copyright: Magnum Photos and Agenzia Contrasto. Excellent condition.

This early 1970 landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Kasimir Korybut and Michelle Vaughan begin a raft ride up the White River in Ocho Rios, J...

Wonderful watercolor landscape of Finland countryside in Winter during WWII by O. Makela (Finnish/American, 19/20th Century), 1942. Signed and dated lower right corner. Condition: ve...

This original 1949 advertising poster by Louis Borek was created to promote Altipan Lumière, a photographic film marketed as "La pellicule des grands instantanés" ("The film for grea...

Signed lower right, in graphite, 'Frances Pratt' (American, 1913-2003) and dated 1947. Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Frances Pratt moved to New York City where she studied at the ...

The original 1948 travel poster by Fontanarosa for Savoie, promoted by SNCF (French National Railway Company), offers a captivating glimpse into the allure of this picturesque region in France. With a blend of vibrant colors and evocative imagery, Fontanarosa's poster captures the essence of Savoie's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. The majestic snow-capped peaks of the Alps, lush green valleys, and charming alpine villages beckon travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey through this enchanting destination. As a promotional piece for SNCF, the poster not only highlights the natural splendor of Savoie but also emphasizes the convenience and accessibility of travel by rail...

Astrid is an original modern artwork realized Carlo Carrà on a text by Vincenzo Cardarelli. Good conditions except for some folds, foxings and yellowing of paper. Edition of 34/80...

This painting is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1940s. Blue Lake, c. 1940s, oil on masonite, signed lower right, 20 x 36 inches, label and inscriptio...

Andre JACQUEMIN Magpie Near a River Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condi...

Image dimensions: 24 x 27 cm. Paris is an original artwork realized in 1947 by Armando Buratti. Original black and white etching. Hand-signed and dated in pencil on lower right. N...

Step into the fantastical world of Salvador Dalí with this captivating color cliché print, meticulously edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1957. Encased in a beautiful...

Lecon d' Amour is an original artwork realized by Henry Marteau in 1940. China Ink and watercolor. Very good condition.

Clayton Knight drew a careful rendering of the plane -- even showing how it would look in the air as it banked. Edward Stinson was an accomplished, eve...

Work on canvas Beige wooden frame 62.5 x 72 x 4.5 cm

Signed lower right, 'Agger' for Knud Agger (Danish, 1895-1973) and painted circa 1940. Born in Holstebro, Denmark, Knud Agger was exposed at a young age to theories of art and paint...

Very finely executed modernist ballet scene. Pastel and gouache on paper. Handsomely framed. Image size, 12H by 16L.

Original black-and-white lobby card for the film "Humoresque" (1946) featuring John Garfield and Oscar Levant. This vintage cinema memorabilia piece captures a serious moment between...

Original black-and-white lobby card for the film "Humoresque" (1946) featuring Joan Crawford and John Garfield. This vintage cinema memorabilia piece captures a dramatic rooftop scen...

This circa 1942 drawing, titled Les éléphants sacrés – Agra Inde, is a captivating work inspired by the style of French artist Maire André. The composition presents a richly detailed...

Oil painting on Masonite realized by the Artist in 1948. Includes a coeval wooden frame. Artist paints the Hotel where he used to live in Paris during those years. Note, title, date ...

With its quiet graphic strength and unusual subject matter, this framed black and white heliogravure by Brassaï is a compelling example of the photographer’s ability to turn overlook...

Female Figure is an original drawing realized in 1941 by Rico Lebrun in 1941. Ink and crayon on paper. This drawing is hand signed and dated on lower right. On the back embossed s...

Created in 1942 by acclaimed maritime artist Anton Otto Fischer, this dramatic World War II propaganda poster issues a stark warning to the American public: Loose talk can cost lives...

China Ink drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition except for some very minor folds.

Created in 1942 by American illustrator Paul Shafer, Produce for Victory! is one of the most compelling examples of United States World War II home-front propaganda. Rather than depi...

Portraits is a drawing in pencil and pastels on paper realized in about 1940 0 by an Anonymous french Artist . Sheet dimentrion:28 x 25 cm The state of preservation is very good . ...

Study for the cover of The American Weekly (Thanksgiving edition), published November 24, 1946 For the final published composition, Leyendecker painted the artist as a young man. ...

M R Webb Abstract Form 21 x 26 cm Signed to lower right Provenance: Family of A. E. Halliwell Little is known about A Searle beyond the fact that he studied under A E Halliwell, th...

This powerful original 1944 poster titled Paris se libère (“Paris is liberated”) was created by artist René Brantonne to commemorate the uprising and liberation of the French capital...

Nice Orbea bicycle poster from 1947. Orbea is a bicycle manufacturer founded in 1840 and based in Mallabia, Spain. It is part of the Mondragón Cooperat...

Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1940s. Hand signed in pencil lower right. Very good condition.

Elegant 1940's still-life of pussy willows in a white vase with a rich royal blue drape by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Unsigned and unfram...

Antique American school signed seascape painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 24L x 18H.

Martigues, France Gaeton Dumas, French (1879–1950) Date: 1945 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, signed, dated and titled on verso Size: 15 x 24 in. (38.1 x 60.96 cm) Frame Size: 17....

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This rare original 1941 poster by the French illustrator André pays tribute to one of the greatest musical geniuses of the 20th century: Django Reinhardt. Created for Disques Swing, ...

Provenance: The artist; thence by descent to his granddaughter: Rhoda Knight Kalt; from whom acquired by: Private Collection, Pennsylvania, 1995–2025. Literature: Richard Milner, Ch...

Antonio Gramsci's Sons - Historical Photo   is a  vintage photo, realized in 1948. The artwork is a well-balanced composition.

Quadriennale d'Arte di Roma is a lot composed of two typewritten letter signed by Fortunato Bellonzi, on letterhead paper "Quadriennale d'arte di Roma". One page, single-sided. In Italian. As good as new. In details: T. L.S. Rome, March 13th 1952. Addressed to the Countess A.L. Pecci-Blunt. Official request of courtesy of the Countess' Portrait of Jean Cocteau...

Turtle is an original artwork realized by the french artist Jean Lurçat (1892 Bruyeres - 1966 St.-Paul-de-Vence) Lithograph print, mid-20th century. Perfect conditions. Jean L...

Initialed lower right, 'A.E.M' for Anna Elisabeth Munch (Danish, 1876-1960) and painted circa 1940. This notable Danish Modernist first studied with Karl Jensen (1889) and C. N. Overgaard (1891–1892). She later traveled and studied in Italy and, subsequently, at the Académie Julian under Jean Paul Laurens and Benjamin Constant. After her return to Denmark, Munch became a student of the Impressionist Julius Paulsen (1895-1897) and made her début at the 1898 Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition. Munch became the first Danish woman to receive commissions for large devotional altarpieces and her early subjects were often derived from Nordic and Christian mythology. These themes were also explored in the large fresco commissions she completed after studying fresco with Joakim Skovgaard (1909-10). Munch continued her studies in both France and Italy and also traveled extensively to Sweden and Norway. Together with the writer Sophie Breum, Munch built a house on the island of Funen at the artist's colony of Kerteminde. Munch illustrated several of Breum's books and, through her, was introduced to the women's movement. She furthered her art studies with Fritz Syberg...

Kurhessisches Corps is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. Hand-si...

Traviata - Rodolphe - 2nd act is a modern artwork realized in 1948 century by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff). Mixed colored gouache on paper. Hand signed on the lower margin. Titled and numbered "9893" on the back. Includes frame Provenance : - Erté personal collection. - Serge Leeman collection. Erté is responsible for the costumes and sets for Les Mamelles de Tirésias. This opera bouffe in two acts by Francis Poulenc based on a play by Guillaume Apollinaire...

Plan and section of Ethiopian churches is a modern artwork realized by Lino Bianchi Barriviera in 1947. Black and white etching. Signed and dated on plate. Plate n.3 (as reported ...

Rudolf Nehmer (1912 Bobersberg - 1983 Dresden), Blessed are the peacemakers, 1948. Woodcut on yellowish wove paper, 18 cm x 15.5 cm (image), 45 cm x 30 cm (sheet size), signed “Rud.[...

Barnet, Will (American 1911-2012) GO-GO. Szoke 93. Screenprint in colors, 1947. Edition of 50, printed and published by Barnet. Titled and signed in pencil. 12 x 9 1/2 inches, plus m...

Antique American modernist oil painting by Harry Lane. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed. Exhibited. Framed. Image size, 20L x 16H.

In 1940, Charles de Gaulle's iconic "Appel du 18 Juin 1940" poster emerged as a symbol of unwavering resolve and hope during one of the darkest chapters in French history. This post...

Untitled (Wizard Fantasy) Pen and ink on paperboard, 1948 Signed and dated by the artist lower right Extremely rare "Middle Period" drawing. One of two drawings that were given by the artist to Jeanette Kear, Chevy Chase, MD which were signed and dated by the artist. All others in the exhibition are from sketchbooks and have the estate stamp and numbering. Exhibited at National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution, Dec. 6 1979-Feb. 3, 1980 and Fogg Museum of Art, Harvard University, Feb. 22-April6, 1980 Illustrated twice in the resulting catalog, The Drawings of Morris Louis, by Diane Upright Headly, Harvard Univeristy and author of the catalog essay and entries. (See photos) Condition: Mounted to paper board by owner, Jeanette Kear for framing Glazed with glass Image size: 13 7/8 x 16 5/8 inches Frame size: 20 x 23 x 3/4 inches Provenance: Jeanette F. Kear, Chevy Chase, MD Illustrated: National Collection of Fine Art, 1979: "The Drawings of Morris Louis," Catalog No. 1, illustrated D1, reproduced p. 73 Morris Louis Bernstein (November 28, 1912 – September 7, 1962), known professionally as Morris Louis, was an American painter. During the 1950s he became one of the earliest exponents of Color Field painting. While living in Washington, D.C., Louis, along with Kenneth Noland and other Washington painters, formed an art movement that is known today as the Washington Color Schoo Early life and education From 1929 to 1933, he studied at the Maryland Institute of Fine and Applied Arts (now Maryland Institute College of Art) on a scholarship, but left shortly before completing the program. Louis worked at various odd jobs to support himself while painting, and in 1935 was president of the Baltimore Artists' Association. From 1936 to 1940, he lived in New York City and worked in the easel division of the Works Progress Administration Federal Art Project. During this period, he knew Arshile Gorky, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jack Tworkov. He also dropped his last name. Work Color field painting He returned to his native Baltimore in 1940 and taught privately. In 1948, he pioneered the use of Magna paint—a newly developed oil-based acrylic paint made for him by his friends, New York paintmakers Leonard Bocour and Sam Golden. In 1952, Louis moved to Washington, D.C. Living in Washington, D.C., he was somewhat apart from the New York scene and he was working almost in isolation. During the 1950s he and a group of artists that included Kenneth Noland, Gene Davis, Thomas Downing, Howard Mehring, Anne Truitt and Hilda Thorpe...

A man's profile is an artwork realized by Serge Fotinsky in 1947 ca. China ink drawing. Pad signature of the artist right left. 27 x 20 cm. Good co...

Cubist gouache figural of a man wearing a sombrero and boots contrasted against a scumbled and dry-brush background of ochre, deep crimson red and umber. Signed lower left, "Jakobse...