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Gwendolyn Knight

Gwendolyn Knight, Post Impressionist Landscape Painting, U.S.A, Circa 1950's
Gwendolyn Knight, Post Impressionist Landscape Painting, U.S.A, Circa 1950's

Gwendolyn Knight, Post Impressionist Landscape Painting, U.S.A, Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

High x 1 1/2" (3.8 cm.) Deep. Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence was one of the most important and influential African American artists of the 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lullaby: Jacob Lawrence wife, mother & child family embrace in abstract interior
Lullaby: Jacob Lawrence wife, mother & child family embrace in abstract interior

Lullaby: Jacob Lawrence wife, mother & child family embrace in abstract interior

By Gwendolyn Knight

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is a rare print, #46 in an edition of 96 that Gwendolyn (Gwen) Knight created while visiting Philadelphia's Brandywine Workshop with her late husband, the artist Jacob Lawrence.

Category

1990s Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe

"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe

By Richmond Barthé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Paper

"Untitled"

"Untitled"

By Joanne Greenbaum

Located in North Adams, MA

Greenbaum is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including The Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Award from the Academy of Arts and Letters, New York; the Joan Mitchell Foundat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Other Medium

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

WOODED LANDSCAPE WITH HOUSES Signed Watercolor, c.1950 African American Artist
WOODED LANDSCAPE WITH HOUSES Signed Watercolor, c.1950 African American Artist

WOODED LANDSCAPE WITH HOUSES Signed Watercolor, c.1950 African American Artist

Located in Union City, NJ

There Joseph met younger artist Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight. They formed a friendship, where they enjoyed conversations and visiting museums together.

Category

1950s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Ink

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"Floral Supermarket"  1996 Serigraph Poster African American Flora LMTD Ed 1000
"Floral Supermarket"  1996 Serigraph Poster African American Flora LMTD Ed 1000

"Floral Supermarket" 1996 Serigraph Poster African American Flora LMTD Ed 1000

By Jacob Lawrence

Located in Cleveland, OH

Wikipedia Born: September 7, 1917, Atlantic City, NJ Died: June 9, 2000, Seattle, WA Education: Pratt Institute Known for: Paintings portraying African-American life Spouse: Gwendoly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero
New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

New York School Abstract Expressionist Drawing Watercolor Painting Carmen Cicero

By Carmen Cicero

Located in Surfside, FL

Awards Guggenheim Fellowship 1957-58 and 63-64 Ford Foundation, Purchase Prizes 1961 and 65 Jackson Pollock- Lee Krasner Foundation Grant, 2008 Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight L...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

"Benga, " Important Photograph of Barthe Sculpture by M. Smith
"Benga, " Important Photograph of Barthe Sculpture by M. Smith

"Benga, " Important Photograph of Barthe Sculpture by M. Smith

By Richmond Barthé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Paper

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