"Portrait of Barbara"
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan The only known portrait of Gustav Likan's wife Barbara. 16" x 9.25" Oil on Canvas Framed Size: 22" x 15" 1982
Canvas, Oil
"Sleeping Infant" Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 5" x 5" Pencil on Paper Framed Size: 15.75" x 14.5" 1944 This sketch by Gustav Likan portrays a sleeping infant.
Archival Paper, Pencil
"Nude" Colourist Modern Figurative Paintings
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas
Canvas, Acrylic
Lounging Couple Pastel Figurative Scene
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 12.5" x 15.5" Pastel on Paper
Canvas, Oil Pastel
"Girls and a Parrot" Fauvist Figurative Painting
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 13" x 16" Pastel on Paper
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Fiesta de Loco
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
"Fiesta de Loco" Artist: Gustav Likan Medium: Mixed media Size: 10" x 13" Framed
Mixed Media
Moulin Rouge
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Moulin Rouge" Artist: Gustav Likan Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 17.5" x 14.25" Framed
Canvas, Acrylic
"Three Perched Birds"
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Watercolor piece depicting birds perched on a tree branch by Gustav Likan. Watercolor on paper. 7" x 8.5"
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Still Life with Fruit
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Still life by Gustav Likan 16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas signature located on lower right side and dated '64
Acrylic
German Street Scene
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
German street scene by Gustav Likan in a sepia-esque tone. 5" x 8" Watercolor on Paper Framed Size: 15" x 17.75"
Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Tropical Scene in Gold and Purple" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan This pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch collection from Likan's time as a commissioned artist in Argentina between 1950 and 1952. 8.25" x 10.5" A...
Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Trees with Flowers and Fruits" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan This pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch collection from Likan's time as a commissioned artist in Argentina between 1950 and 1952. 6.5" x 8" Water...
Archival Paper, Watercolor
"Nursing Mother" Ink Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 7" x 7" Ink on Paper 1944 Framed Size: 16" x 15.5" This intimate piece depict a mother nursing her infant.
Ink, Archival Paper
Mother and Child in Cradle Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan A depiction of a mother putting her child to bed in a cradle, dated 1944. 6" x 5" Pencil on Paper Framed Size: 13.75" x 12.75" From Likan's collection of depictions ...
Archival Paper, Pencil
"Monk Parakeet" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan A painting of a green aThis pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch collection from Likan's time as a commissioned artist in Argentina between 1950 and...
Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Mother Sitting by Cradle" Watercolor
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 6.5" x 8.5" Water Color on Paper This intimate scene depicts a mother sitting at a table next to her baby in a cradle.
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$12,000
H 50 in W 47 in
"Birds at the Chicago Zoo" Modernist Nature Scene Flamingo Parrot Palm Ivy Green
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Gustav Likan Title: Pond in the Jungle Size: 50" x 39.5" Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Signed, lower left.
Canvas, Acrylic
Art Class, Fauvist Acrylic on Canvas Scene
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
This intimate and sentimental fauvist painting by Gustav Likan depicts a scene of students conversing in an art class.
Canvas, Acrylic
Still Life with Oranges
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Gustav Likan, who lived from 1912 to 1998, has emerged as one of the most important colorists of the twentieth century.
Canvas, Acrylic
Nursing Mother Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 4" x 5.5" Pencil on Paper Framed Size: 14.25" x 14.25" A sketch of a mother nursing her baby.
Archival Paper, Pencil
$1,500
H 6 in W 9 in
"Conversation with Friends" Line Drawing of Three People at a Table Socializing
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
This drawing exemplifies Gustav Likan’s exceptional mastery as a draftsman.
Archival Paper, Graphite
Figurative Farmer Holding Chickens and Pots
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan Framed Size: 19.5" x 16" Figurative Farmer Holding Chickens and Pots.
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Mother and Baby Watercolor
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
About the Artist: Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan achieved international fame as an artist early in life.
Watercolor, Archival Paper
$3,500
H 16 in W 20 in
"At the Table" abstract portrait of child with glass of red juice, blue napkin
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
In this vibrant and stylized composition, Gustav Likan, often hailed as the "Father of Acrylics," showcases his signature mastery of intense, saturated color.
Acrylic, Canvas
$12,000
H 39 in W 49 in
"Jungle Scene with Macaw, Toucan, and Tropical Birds" Large Mid Century Painting
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Signed and dated: Lower Left This is an energetic and lush painting that immerses the viewer in a cool, dense jungle scene. Painter Gustav Likan uses a bold, immediate style with a...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Painter in Montmarte" Modernist City Scene
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
About the Artist: Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan achieved international fame as an artist early in life.
Acrylic, Canvas
$1,800
H 7 in W 8.5 in
"Ballerina and Horse" Watercolor: Woman Circus Performer, Blue Tutu, Gray Animal
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Watercolor on Paper Page Size: 7 x 8.5 in. Frame Size: 13 x 15 in. Hand signed and dated in pencil, bottom left A vibrant watercolor painting that captures a dynamic, expressive mom...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Plains Children Playing
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Watercolor on paper 10 x 12 in. image 19.25 x 17.5 traditional frame with gold leaf finish and white matte A cheerful scene depicting village life in a settlement of Native America...
Watercolor, Archival Paper
Figures in a Strange Room
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
This strange scene depicts two orange figures conversing in a large magenta room with a checkered wall, and a green furnace. This piece is executed in acrylic on canvas and measures ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Jungle
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Canvas Size: 60 x 50 in. Frame Size: 62 x 52 in. Signed, bottom right. This vivid and evocative painting captures a dense, mystical jungle scene rendered i...
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 18 in W 20 in D 2 in
Vintage Modernist Tropical Harbor View by Gustav Likan
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist tropical harbor view by Gustav Likan (1912 - 1998). Pastel on paper, circa 1962.
Oil Pastel, Pastel
Orchids in the Jungle
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
"Orchids in the Jungle" Artist: Gustav Likan Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 30" x 24" Framed
Canvas, Oil
"Gathering Place" Impressionist Figurative Abstract
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Houston, TX
Oil Painting of a group of abstract figures titled "Gathering Place" by artist Gustav Likan, circa 1961. Signed and dated in lower right corner.
Oil
"Artist Studio" Figurative Abstract
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting of figures, presumably models, in his artist studio by Gustav Likan. Acrylic on canvas, circa 1967. Signed and dated in lower right corner.
Acrylic
Warming Up
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Houston, TX
Artist Biography: Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan became known in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state.
Acrylic
Sold
H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
"Jockeys and Horses" Abstract Impressionist Cool Toned Painting
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Houston, TX
Acrylic on canvas of jockeys and their race horses by Gustav Likan, titled "Jockeys and Horses" circa 1985.
Acrylic
Floral Still Life
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Gustav Likan, who lived from 1912 to 1998, has emerged as one of the most important colorists of the twentieth century.
Canvas, Acrylic
The Winner
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
Gustav Likan, who lived from 1912 to 1998, has emerged as one of the most important colorists of the twentieth century.
Canvas, Acrylic
"At the Zoo" Pen Study
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Houston, TX
Artist Biography: Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan became known in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state.
Ink
Gustav Likan Pop Girl 1968
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
GUSTAV LIKAN (1912 – 1998) Title: Pop Girl Medium: Acrylic on canvas Measurements: Framed, 33 x 29 / Unframed, 24 x 20 Signature: Signed LR Framing: ...
Acrylic
Gustav Likan Pears and Grapes 1964
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
GUSTAV LIKAN (1912 – 1998) Title: Pears and Grapes Medium: oil on canvas Measurements: 14" x 20" Signature: signed LR, Likan ‘64 Framing: Framed
Oil
"People on Horseback" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan This piece depicts a couple on horseback followed by a man in a red military uniform.
Acrylic, Archival Paper
Sold
H 25 in W 31 in
"Lakeside on a Moonlit Night" Modern Colourist Seascape with Fishing Boats
By Gustav Likan 1
Located in Austin, TX
This modern colourist landscape by Gustav Likan depicts a lakeside scene at night with moonlight illuminating fishing boats and a small dock.
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 9.5 in W 7.625 in D 1.25 in
"Man with Top Hat" Abstract Warm-Toned Portrait Painting of Francisco Goya
Located in Houston, TX
Artist Biography: Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan early in life achieved international fame as an artist.
Oil, Board
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