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Small Chemistry, Conceptual Art Woodcut by Robert Cumming
Small Chemistry, Conceptual Art Woodcut by Robert Cumming

Small Chemistry, Conceptual Art Woodcut by Robert Cumming

By Robert Cumming

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Robert Cumming, American (1943 - 2021)
Title: Small Chemistry
Year: 1989
Medium: Woodcut on Shoji paper, signed, dated and numbered in pencil
Edition: BAT...

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Late 20th Century Conceptual Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Woodcut

Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry
Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry

Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry

By Jacalyn Diane Kalmes

Located in Surfside, FL

Unique B&W Photo by Photographer Jacalyn (Jackie) Diane Kalmes from Northwestern University - College of Arts, Chemistry

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20th Century Modern Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Chemistry, Surrealist Monotype by Robert Cumming
Chemistry, Surrealist Monotype by Robert Cumming

Chemistry, Surrealist Monotype by Robert Cumming

Located in Long Island City, NY

Robert Cumming, American (1943 - 2021) - Chemistry, Year: 1988, Medium: Monotype on Arches, titled and dated in the plate, signed in color pencil lower right, Size: 22 x 30 in. (5...

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1980s Surrealist Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Monotype

Set of 8 1930’s Scandinavian painted chemist jars
Set of 8 1930’s Scandinavian painted chemist jars

Set of 8 1930’s Scandinavian painted chemist jars

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Set of 8 1930's Scandinavian painted chemist jars circa 1930. Good quality set of Art Deco period chemistry jars made from paper tube and wood.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Pine, Paint, Paper

Impressive tall Green "Terre-mêlée" Ceramic by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1950
Impressive tall Green "Terre-mêlée" Ceramic by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1950

Impressive tall Green "Terre-mêlée" Ceramic by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1950

By Jean Gerbino

Located in NICE, FR

Its intricate patterns, formed by blending clays of varying green hues, create a mesmerizing marbled effect, showcasing Gerbino’s mastery in combining art and chemistry. The vase’s e...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Chemistry Set Fine Art Print
Vintage Chemistry Set Fine Art Print

Vintage Chemistry Set Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This stunning and unique photo features a macro image of a vintage chemistry set, a stunning artistic addition to any home, office, or space.

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1950s Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Chemistry in Warfare

Richard MinskyChemistry in Warfare, 1993

Unavailable

H 8 in W 5 in D 4 in

Chemistry in Warfare

Located in Port Chester, NY

While Richard Minsky’s training is in classical bookbinding, his artworks are anything but typical of the medium. Like so many artists before him, Minsky has learned the rules-in his...

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

La Ligne Tremblant

Jack RothLa Ligne Tremblant, 1983

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 53 in D 2 in

La Ligne Tremblant

By Jack Roth

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

He received degrees in chemistry and fine art, did graduate work in mathematics, and would teach mathematics and art throughout his career.

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1980s Color-Field Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Acrylic

Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry
Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry

Northwestern University, College of Arts, Chemistry

By Jacalyn Diane Kalmes

Located in Surfside, FL

Unique B&W Photo by Photographer Jacalyn (Jackie) Diane Kalmes from Northwestern University - College of Arts, Chemistry

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20th Century Modern Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Peace Through Chemistry I, 1970, C.97
Peace Through Chemistry I, 1970, C.97

Peace Through Chemistry I, 1970, C.97

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Roy Lichtenstein, Peace Through Chemistry I (1970), masterfully fuses the aesthetic of commercial illustration with a biting commentary on industrial modernity, science, and human a...

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1970s Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Irene Rice Pereira Modernist Gouache Drawing Painting Abstract Expressionist Art
Irene Rice Pereira Modernist Gouache Drawing Painting Abstract Expressionist Art

Irene Rice Pereira Modernist Gouache Drawing Painting Abstract Expressionist Art

By Irene Rice Pereira

Located in Surfside, FL

All students were required to take a basic course that included an introduction to chemistry, physics, and art materials. Students experimented with materials in laboratories in orde...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Blue, Purple, and Pink Abstract
Blue, Purple, and Pink Abstract

Blue, Purple, and Pink Abstract

By Edith Brown

Located in Houston, TX

She always had an interest in art and chemistry. She attended college and obtained a degree in business and chemistry.

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

Lu Blows Again
Lu Blows Again

Lu Blows Again

By Hassel Smith

Located in Austin, TX

Smith enrolled at Northwestern University in 1932, where he initially pursued chemistry, but shifted to art history and English literature, graduating cum laude in 1936.

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1960s Abstract Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chemistry Table Educational Plate
Chemistry Table Educational Plate

Chemistry Table Educational Plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Educational print of a chemistry table.

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1950s Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled
Untitled

Jack RothUntitled, 1982

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H 20.5 in W 22.5 in

Untitled

By Jack Roth

Located in Lawrence, NY

He received degrees in chemistry and fine art, did graduate work in mathematics, and would teach mathematics and art throughout his career.

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1980s Color-Field Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Oil

Untitled (Rope Dancer Series)

Untitled (Rope Dancer Series)

By Jack Roth

Located in Lawrence, NY

He received degrees in chemistry and fine art, did graduate work in mathematics, and would teach mathematics and art throughout his career.

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1980s Color-Field Vintage Chemistry Art

Materials

Acrylic

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Located in Downingtown, PA

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How Much is a Vintage Chemistry Art?

The price for a piece of vintage chemistry art in our collection starts at $207 and tops out at $42,000 with the average selling for $1,400.

Questions About Vintage Chemistry Art

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    The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Many are rewired before sale, but always check the listing description; a licensed electrician should inspect any vintage fixture's wiring before installation.