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Renaissance Style Italian Religious Painting
By Sandro Botticelli
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful old Italian master painting Madonna Oil on panel Alessandro Filipepi, also known as
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Primitive Paintings

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Wood

Renaissance Style Italian Religious Painting
Renaissance Style Italian Religious Painting
H 14.97 in W 11.62 in D 0.6 in
Portrait of a man by Evert Jan Ligtelijn in the style of Rembrandt Van Rijn
Located in Diest, BE
striking brushstroke when painting. He was a self-taught artist who worked in his hometown for a long time
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Primitive Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Sweetgrass, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
-running series of horses mixing western, modern and primitive painting styles.About the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Hat
Located in New York, NY
aesthetics of folk art, Nesterova’s primitive style of painting reinterpreted the socialist-realist canon
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2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"French Racecourse Paddock Enclosure Scene" by Michel Delacroix
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Bristol, CT
group exhibitions in Europe. Delacroix's primitive style in his paintings and graphics combine structure
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

MARIAGE À LA CAMPAGNE Signed Lithograph, French Maison, Romantic Country Wedding
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
numerous awards in recognition of his outstanding primitive style of painting. These include: 1973 Prix
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Oil Painting "Christmas Snow" in Primitive Style
By Jane Bradley
Located in Bedford, NY
Christmas during snow storm at a 19th century farm. Sleds, house, people and animals. Oil on board attributed to Jane B. Bradley - Member, Silvermine Artists Association.
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Vintage 1950s American Paintings

"Admiral and Son, " Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic, his iconic subjects, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Candyman, " Contemporary, Figurative, Fauvist, Portrait, Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic, his iconic subjects, and
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Early 2000s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

"The Oxygenarian, " Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealist, Oil Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

The Rose Dwarf, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, which he ran from 1970 through to 1978. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of
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2010s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Mad Poet, Contemporary, Surrealist, Colourful, Oil Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
through to 1978. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy
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Early 2000s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Seated General, Abstract, Expressionistic, Figurative, Oil Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic, his iconic subjects, and
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Flaxen Girl, " Artwork, Modern, Figurative, Portrait, Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Queen of The Earth, Abstract, Figurative, Expressionistic, Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

The Moroccan Bride, Contemporary, Abstract, Surreal Oil Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
ran from 1970 through to 1978. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Lover Letters From A Madman, Figurative, Abstract, Surrealist, Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
through to 1978. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Flesh and Steel, " Modern, Surreal, Figurative Machine, Oil Painting
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Jazz Man 3, Playful Contemporary, Oil Painting on Board
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The X-Ray of Two Lovers, Figurative, Expressionistic, Painting of Two Lovers
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic, his iconic subjects, and
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Caravaggio Machine Playing Bach, " Artwork, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealist
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through his surreal aesthetic
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Paradiso, Contemporary, Abstract, Dream, Landscape
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, which he ran from 1970 through to 1978. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of
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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Gyrating Machine, " Fauvist, Contemporary, Figurative, Surrealist
By Peter Aspell
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Peter Aspell adopted his own primitive, expressionist style of painting and his legacy lives on through
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Early 2000s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

LA FILLE
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Delacroix (born 1933 in Paris) is a French painter known for his primitive style in his
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20th Century Landscape Prints

LA FILLE
LA FILLE
H 22.25 in W 28.25 in
Pair of British Colonial Style Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely horizontal pair of British Colonial primitive style oil paintings on rough hewn reclaimed 1
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20th Century British Colonial Primitives

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Reclaimed Wood

19th C. Pair of French Artisan Paintings on Wood Boards
Located in Atlanta, GA
series of smaller ones, and set within a painted curtain and swag at. These primitive-style paintings are
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood

Claude (Basquiat Style Black & White Primitive Portrait on Stitched Canvas)
By Jack Walls
Located in Hudson, NY
stitched canvas This abstract, primitive style portrait was made by Hudson, NY based artist Jack Walls
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic

WPA Styled Painting by John Imhoff
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A painting in the style of the works of WPA artists depicting a person painting shutters done in
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Mid-20th Century American Primitive Paintings

Materials

Paint

Raphael (Contemporary, Black & White Primitive Portrait on Hand Stitched Canvas)
By Jack Walls
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary, bold black and white primitive style portrait on hand stitched canvas gesso and
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2010s Portrait Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic

An Unusual & Important Painting by Ralph Cahoon
Located in Downingtown, PA
tried various surfaces to capture his primitive style of painting. He discovered that Swedish Masonite
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Vintage 1960s American Paintings

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Masonite

A Ralph Cahoon Painting Titled Cape Cod Jellies & Jams
Located in Downingtown, PA
surfaces to capture his primitive style of painting. He discovered that Swedish Masonite was the surface
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Late 20th Century American Paintings

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Masonite

“A Parisian Street”
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Southampton, NY
painting as a Sunday afternoon hobby. Here Maclet developed his "primitive" style of painting which later
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1920s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Fiberboard

Michel Delacroix "Diner a La fourchette" 1979 Rectangular Tray
By Michel Delacroix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Europe. Delacroix's primitive style in his paintings and graphics combine structure and detail with rich
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

Outsider Art Jimmy Lee Sudduth Dog Oil Painting
By Jimmy Sudduth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil on wood painting by Jimmy Lee Sudduth outsider primitive style painting of seated dog.
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20th Century American Outsider Art Paintings

The Father, 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait, Primitive Folk Style
By William Matthew Prior
Located in London, GB
paint in both an academic painterly manner as well as a more abstract, flat style. This portrait is
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Daughter, 19th Century Oil Portrait Painting, Primitive Folk Style
By William Matthew Prior
Located in London, GB
a more abstract, flat style. This portrait, like most of his portraits of children, is executed in
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Two Dogs, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
the viewer to engage with the charming pups. Lee's primitive painting style highlights the personality
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Marc Bellaire Ceramic Lamp with Primitive Lascaux Motif and Fiberglass Shade
By Marc Bellaire, TYE of California
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mimics a woman’s hips, adorned with Lascaux style (cave painting) Primitive animal motifs. The pedestal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Fiberglass

Mariage a la Campagne, Romantic French Country Wedding, Original Lithograph
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
recognition of his outstanding primitive style of painting. These include: 1973 Prix Public, Prix Pro Arte
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Soyez Heureux! - BE HAPPY! Signed Lithograph, Bride and Groom, Paris Wedding
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
primitive style of painting. These include: 1973 Prix Public, Prix Pro Arte, Morges, Switzerland; 1975 Grand
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Soyez Heureux! - BE HAPPY! Signed Hand Drawn Lithograph, Bride, Paris Wedding
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
recognition of his outstanding primitive style of painting. These include: 1973 Prix Public, Prix Pro Arte
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

MARIAGE A LA CAMPAGNE Signed Lithograph, French Maison, Romantic Country Wedding
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Union City, NJ
. Delacroix has also received numerous awards in recognition of his outstanding primitive style of painting
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Michel Delacroix " Aux Caves du Temple" Melamine Rectangular Mini Tray 1979
By Michel Delacroix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
man shows as well as group exhibitions in Europe. Delacroix's primitive style in his paintings and
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20th Century Italian Expressionist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Plastic

L'Artiste (The Artist) /// Michel Delacroix Contemporary Screenprint Europe City
By Michel Delacroix
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
group exhibitions in Europe. Delacroix's primitive style in his paintings and graphics combine structure
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1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Primitive Style Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Primitive in style,very lovely composition of a group of musicians in a country side setting
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Italian 18th C. Style Still Lifes Pair of Rustic Paintings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Italian 18th Century style primitive technique still life paintings of fruits, fowl
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Primitive Style Painting by Luzon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original mid-century Primitive style artwork, with beautiful rich tones and texture signed by
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

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