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David Barnett

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since. 

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

"Room Interior" abstract cubist cubism dark colorful pop mellow 60's signed
"Room Interior" abstract cubist cubism dark colorful pop mellow 60's signed

"Room Interior" abstract cubist cubism dark colorful pop mellow 60's signed

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Room Interior" is an original acrylic painting on masonite by David Barnett. The artist used bright, non-mimetic colors to create an abstracted interior scene. Artist signed piece o...

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1960s Abstract David Barnett

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Masonite, Acrylic

"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett
"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett

"The Blue Whale, " Original Mixed Media on Canvas signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Blue Whale" is an original mixed media artwork on canvas by David Barnett. The artist used ink, aquacryl, and iridescent acrylic and signed/dated the piece lower right. It depic...

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2010s Contemporary David Barnett

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"What, Water, Color, Sky, " Surreal Abstract Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"What, Water, Color, Sky, " Surreal Abstract Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"What, Water, Color, Sky, " Surreal Abstract Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Whale, Water, Color, Sky" is an original watercolor painting by David Barnett, signed and dated in the lower right. This surreal, abstract work is composed of expressive brush strok...

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1960s Contemporary David Barnett

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Watercolor

"Land, Sea & Sky, I, " Original Mixed Media & Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"Land, Sea & Sky, I, " Original Mixed Media & Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"Land, Sea & Sky, I, " Original Mixed Media & Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Land, Sea & Sky I" is an original mixed media and watercolor painting by David Barnett, signed in the lower right. This abstract work is divided into three strata. The lowest repres...

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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett

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Mixed Media

"Grand Finale: Statue of Liberty" an Pastel & Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"Grand Finale: Statue of Liberty" an Pastel & Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"Grand Finale: Statue of Liberty" an Pastel & Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin artist David Barnett's mixed media "Grand Finale: Statue of Liberty" is a mixed media (oil pastel and watercolor) depicting the Fourth of July. Fireworks, the Statue of Liberty, and the American flag are all shown. It is signed lower right. David's love of fireworks which he views as environmental art...

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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett

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Mixed Media

"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"Oasis in Iridescent Forest, " Miniature Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Oasis in Iridescent Forest" is an original miniature watercolor by David Barnett, signed on the center bottom edge. The work is painted in iridescent watercolor and renders a forest...

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2010s Abstract David Barnett

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Star Lake Reflections - Autumn, " Original Watercolor signed by David Barnett
"Star Lake Reflections - Autumn, " Original Watercolor signed by David Barnett

"Star Lake Reflections - Autumn, " Original Watercolor signed by David Barnett

By David Barnett

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Star Lake Reflections - Autumn" is an original watercolor painting on antique Whatman watercolor paper by David Barnett, signed in the lower right corner. The image is an abstract r...

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1990s Contemporary David Barnett

Materials

Watercolor

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Find a wide variety of authentic David Barnett art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, green, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Barnett in paint, watercolor, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large David Barnett art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Reginald K. Gee, Mary Judge, and Michael Alan. David Barnett art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $17,300, while the average work can sell for $2,168.