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Watercolor Painting American Modern Painting Bridge Harbor Female Artist 1950
Located in Buffalo, NY
Dorothy Rivo Untitled (Bridge Tower), c. 1960s–70s Acrylic on paper, floated in a mat Framed dimensions: 30 in. H × 24 in. W Contemporary walnut or black wood frame with white archiv...
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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper, Acrylic

Fourteenth Street Oriental
By Isabel Bishop
Located in Middletown, NY
New York: Associated American Artists, 1950. Drypoint and aquatint on white wove paper, 5 7/8 x 3
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Prints

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Drypoint, Aquatint

14th Street Oriental
By Isabel Bishop
Located in Middletown, NY
New York, Associated American Artists, 1950. Drypoint and aquatint on cream wove paper, 5 7/8 x 3
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Prints

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Drypoint, Aquatint

'African Idol' — Mid-Century African-American artist
By Charles Elmer Harris
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
African-American artists, and Karamu House, a center for artists, writers, dancers, and home of the oldest
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Mid-20th Century Venetian Canal Cityscape, Italian-American artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (American, 1905-1981) Venice Canalscape, c. 1950 Oil on board Signed lower right 11.75 x
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Artist and His Family, 1950s Interior Figurative Oil Painting, American Modern
Located in Denver, CO
"Artist and His Family" is a captivating 1950 oil on board painting by renowned American artist
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Ca. 1950, Black & White Ink Abstraction by Notable Artist Jan Matulka
By Jan Matulka
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome ca. 1950 black & white Abstraction by important Modernist artist Jan Matulka. Image
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Graphite

Ca. 1950 Standing Male Bather in Red & Orange Tones by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
Ca. 1950 watercolor of a standing male bather in red & orange tones by artist Andre Delfau. Born
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

WOODED LANDSCAPE WITH HOUSES Signed Watercolor, Trees, African American Artist
Located in Union City, NJ
-American artist, teacher, and printmaker Ronald Joseph (1910--1992) Artwork depicts an abstract landscape
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1950s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Ink

American Artist, Abstract Sculpture, Marble, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small marble sculpture designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Antique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker (1929 - 2021). Oil on canvas
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker (1929 - 2021). Oil on canvas
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker (1929 - 2021). Oil on canvas
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pastel Bust Of A Naked Young Woman Signed by Fried Pal American artist
By Pal Fried
Located in Gavere, BE
6, 1976 in New York) was a Hungarian artist known for his erotic paintings of dancers and nudes
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1950s American Realist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Pastel

Mid Century Nude Portrait Standing, Oil on Canvas by American Artist Jane White
By Jane White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Standing nude by American artist Jane White. Well done and painted in the impressionist style
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Vintage 1950s French Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Paint

Mid Century Standing Nude Portrait Oil on Canvas by American Artist Jane White
By Jane White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classical standing nude by American artist Jane White. Painted in the 1950s and once owned by the
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Vintage 1950s American Paintings

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Canvas

Landscape Painting by New England Artist David P. Curtis (1950-2021)
Located in Rockport, MA
Capture the rustic charm of a New England barn, its red doors and reflective windows glowing warmly in the light of a crisp autumn day. The sliver of the moon in the sky adds a touch...
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20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American Modernist Female Artist Italian Venice View Surreal Painting
By Enid Smiley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist view of Venice by Enid Smiley. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Oil on Canvas by W.R. Barrel 'Listed American Artist'
By W.R. Barrel
Located in North Miami, FL
W.R. Barrel is a Fine Arts listed American artist - this piece is a beautiful scene of "Two ladies
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Vintage 1950s American Paintings

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Canvas

Mid Century Seated Nude Portrait by American Artist Jane White C1950
By Jane White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous painting of a seated nude by American artist Jane White. Paintings were created in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint, Canvas

Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. Nicely framed. `
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. Nicely framed. `
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Field of Wild Poppies', American Impressionist, Woman Artist, Horticultural Oil
By Jane Chenoweth
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Jane Chenoweth' for Jane Chenoweth (American, 20th century). Oil botanical
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1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Radiant Reflections Abstract 1950s Oil Mid 20th Century American Woman Artist
By Irene Rice Pereira
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Relections. Abstract Non-Objective 1950s Oil Mid 20th Century American Woman Female Artist
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Adolf Dehn, Haitian Scene A, signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in New York, NY
, which was published by the American Artists Group in 1950. When World War II broke out, Dehn was too old
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Board

6 Vintage Organic Shaped Artist Palettes
By Mark Indursky
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 6 old vintage artist palettes ranging in size from 9 3/4" to 23" long. Each barely
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Vintage 1950s European American Classical Contemporary Art

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Wood

American Modernist Black Woman Artist New Orleans Family Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist southern school painting. A family portrait on a New Orleans porch
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1950s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York City, Two American Artists Helen Frankenthaler and David Smith
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
white contemporary photograph of two well-known American artists in the 1950s. The portrait reveals the
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Original Vintage South American Weaving by Dutch Artist Jan Schreuder Folk Art
Located in London, GB
A Original vintage South American weaving by the Dutch artist Jan Schreuder (1904 - 1964) Wool and
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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nude woman at washbasin oil painting on canvas by Frank H.Mason American artist
By Frank Herbert Mason
Located in Gavere, BE
Nude woman at washbasin oil painting on canvas by Frank H.Mason American artist Frank Herbert
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1950s Realist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman in a Red Dress, Mid Century Female Illustrator/ Artist, Elizabeth Taylor ?
By Gladys Rockmore Davis
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century female illustrator/artist Gladys Rockmore Davis paints a compelling portrait of a
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1950s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Portrait of the Artist
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century self-portrait by California artist Myrtle Cureton (American, 1909-2000). Signed "Myrtle
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1950s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

The Fisherman, 20th century Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
William Schock (American, 1913–1976) The Fisherman, c. 1955 Oil on canvas Signed lower right 26 x
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

A Charming, ca. 1950s Painting Titled "Vineyard Light" by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
notable artist Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 8" x 9 1/2". Framed size: 9" x 10 1/2". Provenance
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

American Clipper at Sea
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "American Clipper at Sea" c.1990 is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist
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Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Signed Oil on Board Painting by Artist Roger Hayward
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oil on board painting by Roger Hayward, a notable mid-century Californian painter, architect, and inventor, captures the grandeur of a Victorian-style home through a meticulousl...
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Vintage 1950s American American Classical Paintings

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Wood

Vintage Artist’s Self Portrait Oil Painting - Urban vs Rural Social Commentary
Located in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore-born Thaddeus Haduch was mainly known as a landscape artist. He was born to Polish
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1950s American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

A colorful 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Captivating 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

A Cheerful 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Brightly Colored 1950s Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Gouache, Graphite, Paper

1950s Pastel Drawing of a Young Boy by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s pastel drawing of a young boy by artist Francis Chapin. Provenance: Estate of the artist
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Board

A ca. 1958 Lithograph Titled "Edgartown Harbor" by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1958 lithograph titled "Edgartown Harbor" by notable artist Francis Chapin. Image size: 14
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1950s American Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Ben Shahn Original Hand Signed Litho WPA Artist Rilke Poem Lithograph Portfolio
By Ben Shahn
Located in Surfside, FL
-born American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views
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1950s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

A Colorful 1950s Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene by Noted Artist, Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
and an American flag flying in the background. During the 1950s, the artist had a cottage and studio
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Dynamic ca. 1958 Painting Titled "Refreshment" by Artist Lucille Leighton
Located in Chicago, IL
A dynamic ca. 1958 painting titled "Refreshment" by Artist Lucille Leighton. Artwork size: 22" x
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A ca. 1958 Lithograph Titled "Edgartown Harbor" by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1958 lithograph with applied pastel titled "Edgartown Harbor" by notable Chicago artist
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1950s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Pastel, Lithograph

Crashing Waves on Atlantic Coast, Mid-century Seascape, Cleveland School Artist
By Frank Wilcox
Located in Beachwood, OH
– April 17, 1964) was a modernist American artist and a master of watercolor. Wilcox is described as the
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Watercolor

A 1951 Etching of the Mercantile Exchange - Chicago by Artist Kent Hagerman
By Kent Hagerman
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1951 etching of the historic "Mercantile Exchange - Chicago" by Artist Kent Hagerman. Image size
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1950s American Modern Interior Prints

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Paper, Etching

'Monterey Pier', California Modernist, Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
California Modernist who exhibited widely and with success from the 1930's through the 1950's, including at
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

1951 Figure Drawing of a standing Male Nude by Artist Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A black and white figure study of a standing nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold Haydon
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1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

1951 Figure Study of a Standing Male- Torso by Artist Harold HAydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1951 graphite on paper, black and white figure study of a nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold
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1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

1951 Figure study of a Standing Male Nude by Artist Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A black and white figure study of a standing nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold Haydon
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1950s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

Frederic Weinberg Iron and Wood Figural Wall Mirror, circa 1950
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
and animals by American artist Frederick Weinberg, circa 1950. A really unique and charming artisanal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Iron

A Colorful 1950s Painting of a Bull Fight by Artist Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful, 1950s oil on canvas painting of a bull fight by artist Francis Chapin in a brown frame
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A 1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A ink on paper figure study by artist Harold Haydon depicting a conversation. Artwork size: 12" x
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1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

1950s Geometric Pink and Yellow Textile Design by Artist Andre Delfau
By Andre Delfau
Located in Chicago, IL
artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant
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1950s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Delightful ca. 1950s Cubist Harbor Scene by Artist Rita Duis (Astley-Bell)
Located in Chicago, IL
A ca. 1950s Cubist watercolor of a brightly-colored dock scene by Chicago and New York artist Rita
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1950s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

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    Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
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    Andy Warhol is the American Pop artist who made several silkscreen prints of Mao. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Today, Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Explore an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
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    Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.
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    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.