Born in Philadelphia in 1915, Benjamin Eisenstat studied at the Fleisher Art Memorial, Barnes Foundation, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. After serving in the Second World War, he returned to Philadelphia with a portfolio of paintings and drawings and began a 55-year career in art during which he had 32 solo exhibitions and participated in group shows at the National Academy, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, American Watercolor Society, New York Society of Illustrators, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum and Chicago Art Institute, among others. Known for his quick wit and kind regard for students, Eisenstat was a popular instructor in Philadelphia art schools, teaching classes at the Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia Museum of Art and for 40 years at the University of the Arts, where he taught drawing, painting and illustration. Eisenstat served as the chair of the Illustration Program in the 70s and retired as a professor emeritus.
Benjamin Eisenstat, New York/Philadelphia Artist, Oil on Board, 1981
By Benjamin Eisenstat
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Benjamin Eisenstat (1915-2001) Oil on board, 1981 Measures: 10 1/4" H x 14" W, frame 14 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. “New York City” in excellent condition. Signed lower right and also on the...
Masonite
$850
H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil w Tiffany Blue Background
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted Tiffany Blue background, black abstract portrait. Here you ...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
$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, ...
Masonite, Oil
$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...
Masonite, Oil
$361,700
H 72 in W 85 in D 7 in
"The Walk Back Home" A Monumental "Exhibition" Painting by Carl Lasch
Located in Queens, NY
Carl Lasch (1822-1888 German) "The Walk Back Home" A Monumental Exhibition Painting, Oil on canvas laid to masonite in original gilt-wood frame. ...
Masonite, Oil
$3,556
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...
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
Against the Glass
By Michael Leonard
Located in London, GB
Alkyd-oil on Masonite board, 102cm x 83cm, (124cm x 104cm framed). The painting comes directly from the artist. Michael Leonard is most probably most famous for his portrait of HM ...
Masonite, Alkyd
$375
H 7 in W 5 in D 0.25 in
A Beautiful Mess - 5”x7”, Acrylic, Pencil, White Dress, Original Artwork
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This artwork on masonite emphasizes loose and intuitive pencil work through expressive lines and shadows. It combines paint and pencil techniques to create a simple yet captivating c...
Pencil, Masonite, Acrylic
$13,000
H 20 in W 24 in
Along Central Park. New York City Street Scene Original Oil Painting.
By Clyde Singer
Located in Marco Island, FL
New York City scene of two women walking down a sidewalk with a park in the background, in the foreground a man is walking a small dog. American life is captured in this Clyde Sing...
Masonite, Oil
"Cielo" Oil Painting
By Kierstin Young
Located in Denver, CO
Kierstin Young's (US based) "Sol" is an oil painting that depicts a green Luna moth and a blue patterned background with organic designs Artist Statement/Bio: (b. The Year of the ...
Masonite, Oil, Acrylic
$14,000
H 19.75 in W 15.75 in
Wig City, 1969 New York City American Scene, Oil on Masonite, Signed Painting
By Clyde Singer
Located in Marco Island, FL
Wig City by Clyde Singer New York City scene of a woman stopping to look in the window of Wig City in 1969. American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, where he depi...
Masonite, Oil
$5,500
H 17.5 in W 14.75 in
Mailing the Letter-Original Oil Painting-American Realisim
By Clyde Singer
Located in Marco Island, FL
American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Mailing the Letter, where he depicts a woman posting her mail in 1986. An accomplished American Scene painter, Singer success...
Masonite, Oil
$850
H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted grey background, black abstract portrait with many colors. Here you certainly see the Picasso...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board