Bart Forbes Art

American, b. 1939

Bart Forbes is an American painter and illustrator, born on July 3, 1939. He was specially commissioned to create a series of interior illustrations for The Franklin Library's 1977 publication of the novel, House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. The novel is widely credited as leading the way for the breakthrough of Native American literature into the mainstream. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, in 1969 and has also been noted for its significance in Native American anthropology.

Artist: Bart Forbes

Bart ForbesRainy Day - Near Paris, France

$1,200

Rainy Day - Near Paris, France

By Bart Forbes

Located in Dallas, TX

"Rainy Day - Near Paris, France" is a watercolor on Canson Aquarelle French cold press watercolor paper. The price does not include a frame. The overall paper size is 6 x 9 inches. In addition to being one of America’s foremost illustrators, Bart Forbes creates paintings and watercolors for himself. This private and very personal work, is painted from his mind’s eye. Forbes’ oil paintings express a time of day or a mood through his use of color, texture, and composition. Forbes moved to Dallas in 1967, after completing graduate study at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, following his BFA in art from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Forbes was the official artist for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. His public works include the cover of Time Magazine; 19 commemorative stamps for the US Postal Service, including the Ronald Reagan stamp; and official artworks for the Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis 500...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Hélène DuclosDemonstration #1 Hélène Duclos, 21st Century, Contemporary figurative art blue, 2020

$4,872

H 25.99 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in

Demonstration #1 Hélène Duclos, 21st Century, Contemporary figurative art blue

By Hélène Duclos

Located in Paris, FR

Gouache, coloured pencil and graphite on paper Signed lower right Unique work 1 / Hélène DUCLOS, 2016 – Artist Statement “Questioning the human condition and the position of being ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

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Paper, Gouache

Cooper HartVicksburg Watercolor Painting: The Rattler, Late 20th Century, 1984

$5,500

H 20.5 in W 30.13 in

Vicksburg Watercolor Painting: The Rattler, Late 20th Century

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

Cooper Hart’s watercolor painting titled "The Rattler at Vicksburg" captures a poignant moment from one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The piece is a masterful b...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Jim Weidle“The Old Rowboat”, Circa 1990

$425

H 10 in W 13 in D 1 in

“The Old Rowboat”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the American contemporary artist Jim Weidle. Signed lower right “J. Weidle”. Condition is excellent. Circa 2000. The artwork is ...

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1990s Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Manos Sofianos“Mykonos, Greece”, Circa 1970

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

“Mykonos, Greece”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original India ink, watercolor and gouache artwork of a small harbor on the island of Mykonos in Greece but the Greek artist Manos Sofianos. Signed by the artist lower right. Conditi...

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1960s Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

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India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Allison May Kiphuth"Elder, December", Miniature Forest Scene with White Tree, Watercolor & Gouache, 2024

$1,300

H 6 in W 4 in D 2 in

"Elder, December", Miniature Forest Scene with White Tree, Watercolor & Gouache

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Elder, December" is an original artwork by Allison May Kiphuth and is made of watercolor and gouache on hand-cut paper in an antique box. This piece measures 6"h ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Wood, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Found Objects

Susan Headley van CampenFog and Sun, August 31st Watercolor on Paper, Landscape, 4 x 12 Inches

$3,000

H 4 in W 12 in

Fog and Sun, August 31st Watercolor on Paper, Landscape, 4 x 12 Inches

By Susan Headley van Campen

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Fog and Sun, August 31st Watercolor on paper, 4 x 12 inches (10.2 x 30.5 cm) Framed dimensions: 11 x 18 1/2 inches Susan Van Campen’s plein-air oil paintings are painted with the co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Allison May Kiphuth"Elder, September", Hand-Cut Paper Landscape Diorama with White Tree Antique Box, 2024

$1,300

H 6 in W 4 in D 2 in

"Elder, September", Hand-Cut Paper Landscape Diorama with White Tree Antique Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Elder, September" is an original artwork by Allison May Kiphuth and is made of watercolor and gouache on hand-cut paper in an antique box. This piece measures 6"h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Wood, Gouache, Found Objects

Carol PylantRosbeg - Contemporary Watercolor Landscape of Coastal Ireland, Framed, 2024

$1,800

H 5 in W 7.5 in

Rosbeg - Contemporary Watercolor Landscape of Coastal Ireland, Framed

By Carol Pylant

Located in Chicago, IL

Rosbeg by Carol Pylant evokes the quiet expanse of the Irish coast through soft, fluid washes and a muted, natural palette. Rolling green dunes and sandy inlets unfold gently toward ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Beth SecorElm Along The Bayou, 2014-2015

$6,000

H 20 in W 28 in D 0.1 in

Elm Along The Bayou

By Beth Secor

Located in Houston, TX

Beth Secor, Elm Along The Bayou, 2014-2015 Ink, gouache and pencil on paper overall diptych 20 x 28 inches 20 x 14 inches each Beth Secor understands tr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

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Archival Paper, Gouache, Ink

Christina HaglidCurrent - Small Watercolor of a Seascape on Archival Paper and Framed, 2006

$1,200

H 4.5 in W 2 in

Current - Small Watercolor of a Seascape on Archival Paper and Framed

By Christina Haglid

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiny waves undulate and churn the water, throwing a rainbow of color in this small, meticulous drawing by artist Christina Haglid. The artist is able to achieve the detail and preci...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Christina HaglidBright Ocean, Highly Detailed Surreal Landscape, Watercolor & Gouache on Paper, 2020

$2,200

H 8 in W 9 in

Bright Ocean, Highly Detailed Surreal Landscape, Watercolor & Gouache on Paper

By Christina Haglid

Located in Chicago, IL

A paper lantern explodes out of the water, as if propelled by an inner, unknown force. This surreal landscape is done in exacting detail with watercolor and gouache down to the smal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Ekaterina Smirnova6:15 am - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Watercolor on Paper, 2017

$9,861

H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 1.38 in

6:15 am - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape, Watercolor on Paper

By Ekaterina Smirnova

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

Watercolor on paper Atmosphere -masses of evaporating water in the air- describes Ekaterina Smirnova's paintings best. Working in watercolour, Smirnova has a unique approach to this ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Previously Available Items

Bart ForbesWildflowers, 2015

Sold

H 48 in W 63 in

Wildflowers

By Bart Forbes

Located in Dallas, TX

In addition to being one of America’s foremost illustrators, Bart Forbes creates paintings and watercolors for himself. This private and very personal work, is painted from his mind...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

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