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

$16,000

"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

Judd Mercer"015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful landcscape. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landscape pain...

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2010s Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"Red Sentinel" - Contemporary Colorado Red Barn and Silo Gouache Painting, 2019, 2019

$325

H 5 in W 7 in

"Red Sentinel" - Contemporary Colorado Red Barn and Silo Gouache Painting, 2019

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer (American, b. 1982) "Red Sentinel," 2019 Gouache on Strathmore 400 mixed media paper mounted to Aquabord 5 x 7 in (12.7 x 17.78 cm) Location: Boulder, Colorado Framed. A...

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2010s Contemporary Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Paper, Board

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

Erik TryggelinImpressionist Autumn Landscape, Vadstena 1930 – Erik Tryggelin, 1930

$2,978

H 10.24 in W 12.21 in

Impressionist Autumn Landscape, Vadstena 1930 – Erik Tryggelin

By Erik Tryggelin

Located in Stockholm, SE

This lively city view from Vadstena was executed over two consecutive days in late October 1930. Erik Tryggelin records the scene with remarkable immediacy, capturing the fleeting at...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Harold HaydonA Charming 1950s Modern Painting of a Red House in Calais, Vermont, 1956

$850

H 11 in W 13 in D 1 in

A Charming 1950s Modern Painting of a Red House in Calais, Vermont

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming 1950s Modern painting of a little red house, titled "Corner of the Brick House with Last Snow Bank, Calais, VT" by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Painted near the...

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1950s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Theresa BernsteinTheresa Bernstein, American Modernist, "Coney Island", Foster Bros period frame

$24,500

H 15 in W 20.5 in

Theresa Bernstein, American Modernist, "Coney Island", Foster Bros period frame

By Theresa Bernstein

Located in Rockport, MA

Painting size without frame: 15"x20 1/2" Painting size with frame: 21"x26 1/2" Period Foster Brothers Frame Painting is signed lower right. A lively boardwalk scene by Theresa Ber...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Erik TryggelinCloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena, 1935

$2,978

H 11.62 in W 13.98 in

Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena

By Erik Tryggelin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Erik Tryggelin (1878–1962) Sweden Cloud Study over Lake Vättern, Vadstena, 7 September 1935 signed and dated lower right E. Tryggelin 7/9 1935 inscribed Vadstena oil on canvas laid...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Judd Mercer"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper, 2025

$500

H 6 in W 8 in D 1 in

"Rosebud" - Original Gouache Painting on Paper

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

“Rosebud” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver, Colorado, USA. The piece highlights blooming roses and surrounding gard...

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2010s Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Erik TryggelinImpressionist Winter Landscape Painting by Lake Vättern – Artist Erik Tryggelin, 1940-1950

$3,435

H 11.42 in W 14.57 in

Impressionist Winter Landscape Painting by Lake Vättern – Artist Erik Tryggelin

By Erik Tryggelin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Erik Tryggelin (1878–1962) Sweden Winter Shore, Vadstena, 1940–1950 signed and dated lower right E. Tryggelin inscribed Vadstena 8/12 1940–50 oil on canvas laid on masonite unframe...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinA Brooding 1930s WPA Era Chicago Modern Industrial Scene, City Nocturne, Crica 1930

$950

H 11.5 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

A Brooding 1930s WPA Era Chicago Modern Industrial Scene, City Nocturne

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Brooding 1930s WPA Era, Modern Social Realist Industrial Scene by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a gritty nocturne view of industrial rooftops and...

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1930s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

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

Karl Metzler"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape, c. 1930s

$3,900

H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 1.5 in

"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape

By Karl Metzler

Located in New York, NY

"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape Karl Metzler (1909-1995) "Strike" 26 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches Oil and gesso on masonite, c. 1930 Signed and t...

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1930s American Modern Aaron Bohrod Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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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