Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

American, 1883-1962

Largely a painter known for his busy, Impressionistic scenes of life on the streets of Paris, Abel Warshawsky spent about 30 years in France. He mastered two styles: his own variant of French impressionism and a striking realism, which he applied to his many penetrating and superb portraits. While his street scenes are modern in their depiction of boisterous, fleeting contemporary activity, the portraits embody the spirit of Old Europe. Their sincerity and integrity have a counterpart in the portraits of Charles W. Hawthorne, the great teacher of Provincetown. Warshawsky, born in Pennsylvania and was raised in Cleveland. He began his studies at the Cleveland Art Institute under Frederick Carl Gottwald. Then the artist went to the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design in New York: as teachers he listed H. Siddons Mowbray, Louis Loeb, and Winslow Homer. Like many twentieth-century impressionists, Warshawsky maintained the impressionist's favorite subject matter, urban life, but later abandoned the closely juxtaposed, regular brushstrokes for broad areas of color. His bird's-eye views of the boulevards of Paris recall Monet's famous Boulevard des Capucines, complete with "tongue-lickings" to represent pedestrians, and some of his works are highly impressionistic. Washer Women at Goyen is especially stunning with its limited palette of green and violet, its expressive use of controlled impasto, the delicate surfaces of the building, rendered all in violet, and the freely painted ripples of water below. Warshawsky's The Memories of an American Impressionist, written in 1931, describes an American artist's life in Paris, ca. 1909 to 1930. His preferred hangout was the Café du Dôme on the boulevard Montparnasse, where "meeting one's fellow craftsmen — talking shop, and exchanging ideas in general — was the main diversionAt the Dôme, Warshawsky met Richard Emil Miller, Lionel Walden, Max Bohm, Frederick Frieseke, Lawton Parker, Louis Ritman, the modernists Alfred Maurer, John Marin, Jules Pascin and Signac: in short, more than a handful of expatriates who made the Café du Dôme their lively art club, intellectual hub, and social center. Warshawsky painted at Vernon, not far from Giverny; the accommodations were cheaper than those at Giverny.. Later he was joined by Leon Kroll, Ivan Olinsky, and Samuel Halpert. During the war years, Warshawsky volunteered to manage a labor squad at a supply warehouse. Warshawsky packed all of the 1920s into the last chapter. The relentless heat of the Midwest, lingering "Victorian" dress codes, and Prohibition drove Warshawsky back to France, where he was made a chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. For a while, he was involved with the artists' colony on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The events of the second world war made it necessary for Warshawsky to return to the States; he settled on the Monterey Peninsula and was active in the Carmel Art Association. The artist died in Monterey on 31 May 1962.

Artist: Abel Warshawsky

Abel WarshawskyMid Century Portrait of Wine Enologist Claude Wolf, Signed by Abel Warshawsky, 1956

$3,500

Mid Century Portrait of Wine Enologist Claude Wolf, Signed by Abel Warshawsky

By Abel Warshawsky

Located in Soquel, CA

Wine Enologist Claude Wolf - Mid Century Portrait A stately mid-century portrait of Claude Wolf (1904-1973), a vintner Enologist by Abel George Warshawsky (American, 1883-1962). Oil...

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1950s Photorealist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abel WarshawskySpanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist's Wife), 1940's

$6,000

Spanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist's Wife)

By Abel Warshawsky

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Spanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist's Wife) Oil on canvas, c. 1940's Signed upper right "A.G. Warshawsky" (see photo) According to the daughter-in-law of the artist, this painting...

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1940s Abstract Impressionist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Abel WarshawskyMid Century Portrait of Artist Doris Rohr of Carmel, 1952

$5,500

Mid Century Portrait of Artist Doris Rohr of Carmel

By Abel Warshawsky

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century portrait of Carmel artist Doris Estelle Rohr by listed California artist Abel George (Buck) Warshawsky (American, 1883-1962). Signed "A.G. Warshawsky Dec. 22 52...

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1950s Post-War Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinA Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin, Crica 1930

$850

H 17.75 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

A Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A captivating, 1930s portrait painting of a young woman by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A sensitive, skilled portrait of a young female model, most likely h...

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1930s American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

ATHOS MENABONI"Georgia Moonshiner, c. 1935" by Athos Menaboni (1895-1990) American WPA Era Oil, Circa 1935

$3,950

H 20 in W 18 in D 2 in

"Georgia Moonshiner, c. 1935" by Athos Menaboni (1895-1990) American WPA Era Oil

Located in Yardley, PA

A fantastic WPA-era painting of a Georgia moonshiner by famed Italian-American artist Athos Menaboni (1895-1990). This work depicts an older man sporting a brown hat, brown jacket, ...

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1930s American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Lisa Fricker"Sara's Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas, 2025

$1,100

H 10 in W 8.25 in

"Sara's Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas

Located in Denver, CO

Lisa Fricker's "Sara's Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up nude portrait of a woman in front of a earth toned , geometrical abstracted background. ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Copper

Christopher Clark"NYC - Central Park West" (2019) by Christopher Clark, Cityscape Oil Painting, 2019

$2,400

H 20 in W 40 in D 1 in

"NYC - Central Park West" (2019) by Christopher Clark, Cityscape Oil Painting

By Christopher Clark

Located in Denver, CO

"NYC - Central Park West" by Christopher Clark is an original abstract impressionist oil painting on cradled board that is ready to hang. Christopher has been an artist since earl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Ana Maria MicuReflex 3 - Contemporary, Photorealist, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Hoodie, 2007

$3,456

H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in

Reflex 3 - Contemporary, Photorealist, Figurative Painting, Portrait, Hoodie

By Ana Maria Micu

Located in Baden-Baden, DE

Reflex 3, 2007 Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 17.71 H x 23.62 W in 45 H x 60 W cm The artist Ana Maria Micu wrote about her works: "There is certain culpability in self-represe...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Francis ChapinAn Introspective, Modern 1940s Portrait of a Seated Young Female Ballet Dancer, Crica 1940

$1,200

H 24.75 in W 17.75 in D 1 in

An Introspective, Modern 1940s Portrait of a Seated Young Female Ballet Dancer

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A captivating, Modern 1940s portrait painting of a young female ballet dancer by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A skilled and expressive studio portrait of a ...

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1940s American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Donald Roy PurdyPost Impressionist Portrait Painting with Antique Frame, 1960s

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 23 in

Post Impressionist Portrait Painting with Antique Frame

By Donald Roy Purdy

Located in Washington, DC

Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016). Oil on masonite Measures 25"L x 23"W. Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame. Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NY...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinAn Elegant 1940s Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman in Red Dress, Circa 1940s

$850

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

An Elegant 1940s Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman in Red Dress

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

An Elegant 1940s Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman a Red Dress by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A beautifully executed studio portrait, the painting is oil...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinA Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle", Circa 1950s

$1,200

H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle"

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Woman, "Southern Belle" by Noted Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A colorful Southern painting depicting a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Boris DeutschA Soulful Modernist Portrait, 1957

$4,250

H 34 in W 28 in D 2 in

A Soulful Modernist Portrait

By Boris Deutsch

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a portrait of an unknown sitter who is rendered with profound dignity yet lifted from gloomy solemnity by a vibrant and intriguing background. Notably, artist Boris Deuts...

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1950s American Modern Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Harold HaydonA Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child, 1952

$950

H 13.75 in W 12.75 in D 1 in

A Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking Surrealist Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting "Mother & Child" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on Masonite, dating from 1952. E...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Danny McCaw"Green Table" by Danny McCaw (2024) Abstracted Figure, Oil Painting, 2024

$950

H 8 in W 6 in

"Green Table" by Danny McCaw (2024) Abstracted Figure, Oil Painting

By Danny McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Green Table" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an abstracted figure at a green table. Bio/artist statement: Danny McCaw is the yo...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Previously Available Items

Abel WarshawskyMid Century Portrait of Lisa Mi Hamlin, 1960

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H 42 in W 36 in D 2 in

Mid Century Portrait of Lisa Mi Hamlin

By Abel Warshawsky

Located in Soquel, CA

Realistic portrait of Lisa Mi Hamlin by Abel Warshawsky (American, 1863 - 1962). Image, 36"L x 30"W. Lisa Mi is the daughter of the artist Roy Hamlin. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania ...

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1960s Realist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Abel WarshawskyLisa Mi, 1950

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H 33 in W 27 in D 5 in

Lisa Mi

By Abel Warshawsky

Located in Soquel, CA

Oil painting titled Lisa Mi by Abel Warshawsky (American, 1863 - 1962). Image, 26.5"L x 20"W. Signed upper right.Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1883, Warshaws...

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1950s Realist Abel Warshawsky Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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