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Dorothy Van Loan

Fine, WPA-style Oil Painting, 1935, by Dorothy Van Loan
Fine, WPA-style Oil Painting, 1935, by Dorothy Van Loan

Fine, WPA-style Oil Painting, 1935, by Dorothy Van Loan

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

folding chairs was painted by Dorothy Van Loan, a celebrated modernist who won many prizes and medals in

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

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Canvas

"Youth with Pipes and Valves, " Sensitive Portrait of Young Man, Dorothy Van Loan
"Youth with Pipes and Valves, " Sensitive Portrait of Young Man, Dorothy Van Loan

"Youth with Pipes and Valves, " Sensitive Portrait of Young Man, Dorothy Van Loan

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-- perhaps a boiler room or plumbing closet -- was executed by Dorothy Van Loan, a celebrated modernist who

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Of Truth or Consequences", WPA-style Oil Painting, 1940s, Deep Pink, Van Loan
"Of Truth or Consequences", WPA-style Oil Painting, 1940s, Deep Pink, Van Loan

"Of Truth or Consequences", WPA-style Oil Painting, 1940s, Deep Pink, Van Loan

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

on folding chairs was painted by Dorothy Van Loan, a celebrated modernist from Philadelphia. She

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Under the El", WPA-Era Painting of Philadelphia Market by Van Loan
"Under the El", WPA-Era Painting of Philadelphia Market by Van Loan

"Under the El", WPA-Era Painting of Philadelphia Market by Van Loan

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.5 in W 31 in D 1.5 in

"Under the El", WPA-Era Painting of Philadelphia Market by Van Loan

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

was executed by Dorothy Van Loan, one of America's most talented -- and under-appreciated -- Modernist

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s
"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

"Acrobats at Rest", Vivid Circus Scene w/ Elephant by Woman Artist, 1930s

By Dorothy Van Loan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

painting of a group of circus performers relaxing between performances was executed by Dorothy Van Loan

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

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By Allyn Cox

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

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"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting
"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Self Portrait, Black and White Nude Male Photography

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Located in New York, NY

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"View to the Kitchen" (2010) By Jim Beckner, Original Interior Oil Painting
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By Jim Beckner

Located in Denver, CO

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Canvas, Oil

19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs
19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs

19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs

Located in York, GB

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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"Pipe Fitters", 1951 Paean to the Working Man by Gere, Wisconsin Painter
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"Pipe Fitters", 1951 Paean to the Working Man by Gere, Wisconsin Painter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Portrait of Molly in Red Beret - British thirties Art Deco portrait oil painting
Portrait of Molly in Red Beret - British thirties Art Deco portrait oil painting

Portrait of Molly in Red Beret - British thirties Art Deco portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

This striking Art Deco portrait oil painting is by female artist Jolan Polatschek Williams. Williams was born in Austria but settled in England in the 1920's where she remained. Pain...

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1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size
"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Located in Kennesaw, GA

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"Five Olympic Rowers", Monumental Art Deco Painting of Nude Male Oarsmen
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"Five Olympic Rowers", Monumental Art Deco Painting of Nude Male Oarsmen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s
"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s

"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

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