Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

American, 1907-1992

Aaron Bohrod's work has not been limited to one style or medium. Initially recognized as a regionalist painter of American scenes, particularly of his native Chicago, Bohrod later devoted himself to detailed still-life paintings rendered in the trompe l'oeil style. He also worked for several years in ceramics and wrote a book on pottery. Born in 1907, Bohrod began his studies at Chicago's Crane Junior College in 1925, and two years later enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago. But it was at the Art Students League in New York City, from 1930 to 1932, that he studied under the man believed to be his most significant early influence, John Sloan. Sloan's romantic realism is reflected in the many depictions of Chicago life, which comprised most of Bohrod's early work. Under Sloan's tutelage, Bohrod came to subscribe to the belief that painters should find the subjects of their art in the immediate world around them. These paintings emphasized architecture unique to north Chicago and featured Chicagoans engaged in such everyday activities as working, playing or going to the theatre. The romantic aspect was conveyed by the use of misty colors, and the realism by attention to detail. In 1936, Bohrod won the Guggenheim Fellowship award in creative painting. It enabled him to travel the United States, producing similar regionalist paintings on a much broader range of subjects. Nevertheless, most of his early work centered on Chicago and the urban Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war correspondent and artist. Three years later, Bohrod was invited to become the Artist in Residence at the University of Wisconsin, a position that became vacant with the unexpected death of John Steuart Curry. He would remain at the University from 1948 to his retirement in 1973. Then, quite atypically, fantasy started to appear in his work. Elements of Surrealism, supposedly inspired by his concurrent involvement in ceramics with F. Carlton Ball, began influencing his landscapes. By 1953, Bohrod had completely ceased painting landscapes, turning instead to often symbolic still-life subjects. He abandoned his earlier romantic realism to paint in the luminous trompe l'oeil tradition of William Harnett. Bohrod continued to produce these meticulously crafted fantasies exclusively. While in his position at the University of Wisconsin, Bohrod painted covers for Time magazine and authored two books, A Pottery Sketch-book (1959) and A Decade of Still Life (1966), in which are produced many of his trompe l'oeil paintings.

Artist: Aaron Bohrod

Aaron Bohrod"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century, 1931

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"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century

By Aaron Bohrod

Located in New York, NY

"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century Aaron Bohrod (American 1907 – 1992) Industrial Cityscape 20 x 16 inches Oil on board Signed lower ri...

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1930s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Aaron BohrodOil on Masonite Painting Titled "Lobster Shack", by Aaron Bohrod, 1938, 1938

$85,000

Oil on Masonite Painting Titled "Lobster Shack", by Aaron Bohrod, 1938

By Aaron Bohrod

Located in New York, NY

Aaron Bohrod, 1907-1992 Lobster Shack, 1938 Oil on masonite 16 x 20 inches Signed and dated ower left: Aaron Bohrod 1938 Bohrod-3 Provenance: Private estate, Rhode Island, 2004 Am...

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1930s Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Aaron BohrodGouache on Board Painting Titled "Barbecue Stand", by Aaron Bohrod, circa 1935, Circa 1935

$85,000

Gouache on Board Painting Titled "Barbecue Stand", by Aaron Bohrod, circa 1935

By Aaron Bohrod

Located in New York, NY

Aaron Bohrod, 1907-1992 Barbecue Stand, circa 1935 Gouache on board Signed Lower left: “Aaron Bohrod” Inscribed and signed on verso Bohrod-1 Provenance: Private estate, Rhode Island...

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1930s Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Gouache

Francis ChapinA Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, circa 1950

$950

H 12.25 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Painted near the artist's longtime studio ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Robert Smullyan Sloan“Central Park in Winter, 1949” Manhattan New York City Snow Day Sleds Children, 1949

$5,500

H 29.75 in W 35.75 in D 2 in

“Central Park in Winter, 1949” Manhattan New York City Snow Day Sleds Children

Located in Yardley, PA

With a studied hand, Sloan captures the human theater of a snow-covered Central Park filled with bundled-up New Yorkers, sledding, walking, chatting, and caring for children. The exp...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Tempera, Oil, Masonite

Henry Ives Cobb Sr.Central Park, Cityscape with Figures by American Impressionist Painter, 1951

$1,800

H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 1 in

Central Park, Cityscape with Figures by American Impressionist Painter

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Central Park" is a figurative cityscape of New York City by American Impressionist painter Henry Ives Cobb Sr. The painting is a 19 x 15 inches, gouache on board, framed, signed and...

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1950s American Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Board

Francis ChapinA Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

$1,200

H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in

A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Chicago Modern Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a bustling, colorful view of Lisbon's historic Black Horse Sq...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Board, Canvas, Oil

Francis ChapinA Scenic 1940s Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Saugatuck, Michigan- Francis Chapin, circa 1935

$1,600

H 18.75 in W 24.75 in D 1 in

A Scenic 1940s Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Saugatuck, Michigan- Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A scenic, colorful Modern 1930s summer harbor scene of Saugatuck, Michigan by notable Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin. Depicting a lively summer harbor view of the historic S...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Francis ChapinA Quiet, Sunlit 1930s Vintage Fauvist Summer City Park Scene with Fountain, circa 1935

$850

H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in

A Quiet, Sunlit 1930s Vintage Fauvist Summer City Park Scene with Fountain

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A quiet, sunlit, vintage 1930s American Scene city park scene with a fountain by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a picturesque landscape comple...

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1930s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Albert Heckman"Woodstock Landscape" Albert Heckman, American Modernist, Atmospheric Valley, circa 1940s

$3,000

H 10 in W 8 in

"Woodstock Landscape" Albert Heckman, American Modernist, Atmospheric Valley

By Albert Heckman

Located in New York, NY

Albert Heckman Woodstock Landscape Oil on board 10 x 8 inches Albert Heckman was born in Meadville, Western Pennsylvania, 1893. He went to New York City to try his hand at the art ...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Albert Heckman"Woodstock Landscape" Albert Heckman, Modernist, Bright Landscape, circa 1940s

$3,000

H 8.5 in W 10.5 in

"Woodstock Landscape" Albert Heckman, Modernist, Bright Landscape

By Albert Heckman

Located in New York, NY

Albert Heckman Woodstock Landscape Oil on board 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches Albert Heckman was born in Meadville, Western Pennsylvania, 1893. He went to New York City to try his hand at ...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Don KlopferBlue and Purple Mountains - Fauvist Landscape, 1986

$1,650

H 13 in W 19 in D 0.13 in

Blue and Purple Mountains - Fauvist Landscape

By Don Klopfer

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant and playful landscape by California artist Richard "Don" Klopfer (1920-2009). Signed and dated "R. Klopfer 3.86" on verso. No frame. Board size: 13"H x 19"W Richard "Don" Kl...

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1980s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Francis ChapinEarly Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

$950

H 13.75 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in

Early Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vibrant, early Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a quiet, picturesque view of the rooftops and cathedral...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Charles E. WilletteConey Island, Fourth of July, c. 1940s

$4,500

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

Coney Island, Fourth of July

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Coney Island, Fourth of July, c. 1940s, oil on canvas applied to Masonite, signed upper right, 26 x 21 1/2 inches, presented in its original frame During the 1930s and 40s, Coney I...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Gunnar AndersonAmerican West Mountainscape by Gunnar Anderson, c. 20th Century

$2,300

H 20.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.25 in

American West Mountainscape by Gunnar Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Gunnar Donald Anderson (American, 1927-2022) Untitled, c. 20th Century Oil on board Sight: 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. Framed: 20 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 1 1/4 i...

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20th Century American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Previously Available Items

Aaron Bohrod"The Kiosk, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago" Aaron Bohrod, WPA Midwestern Regionalism, 1932

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H 27 in W 22 in

"The Kiosk, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago" Aaron Bohrod, WPA Midwestern Regionalism

By Aaron Bohrod

Located in New York, NY

Aaron Bohrod The Kiosk, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, 1932 Signed and dated lower right Watercolor on paper 17 x 12 inches Provenance: The artist Everett Oehlschlager Galleries, Chicag...

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1930s American Realist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Aaron BohrodPittsburgh Alleyway, c. 1946

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H 12 in W 9 in D 1 in

Pittsburgh Alleyway

By Aaron Bohrod

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pittsburgh Alleyway, c. 1946, oil on gouache on paper on “prestwood” (Masonite), 9 x 12 inches, signed lower middle, Bohrod’s original label verso from his gallery at 4811 Tonyawatha...

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1940s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Mixed Media

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