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Boardman Robinson Art

American, 1876-1952
Boardman Robinson was born in 1876 in Somerset, Nova Scotia, Canada. He came to the United States in 1894 to attend the Massachusetts Art School. He then studied painting in Paris at the Academie Colarossi and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. After returning to the United States, Robinson worked as a cartoonist in New York City for the Morning Telegraph (1907–10), the New York Tribune (1910–14). Robinson went with John Reed to Russia in 1915 and served as war correspondent, covering the Kerensky Revolution for the Metropolitan Magazine. From 1915-1920, he held positions at several magazines including The Masses, Liberator, and Harper’s Weekly. He also served as a one-time art editor at Vogue. Robinson worked with Thomas Hart Benton in the 1920’s, developing a new style of mural painting. As a result, the two men are recognized as the founders of the American mural movement of the 1930’s. In 1930, he moved to Colorado Springs and took a position at the Broadmoor Academy. The following year, he was named Director of the Academy. During this time, he influenced many other well-known artists instruct at the Academy including: George Biddle, Thomas Hart Benton, Henry Varnum Poor, Adolf Dehn, Arnold Blanch, and Edgar Britton.
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Artist: Boardman Robinson
Boardman Robinson Signed Original Colorado Mountain Landscape Graphite Drawing
Boardman Robinson Signed Original Colorado Mountain Landscape Graphite Drawing

Boardman Robinson Signed Original Colorado Mountain Landscape Graphite Drawing

By Boardman Robinson

Located in Denver, CO

An evocative original graphite drawing by American artist Boardman Robinson (1876–1952), capturing the rugged beauty of the Colorado mountains through expressive linework and a beautifully restrained modernist composition. Rendered in graphite on paper, this intimate mountain landscape balances the grandeur of the American West with the subtlety of a skilled draftsman. Robinson’s confident lines and thoughtful use of space give the landscape a sense of depth and movement, while the monochromatic palette lends the work a timeless quality that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. The drawing is signed in the lower right and inscribed “For Louise Baun” in the lower left, adding a personal detail to its history. Robinson was a significant figure in early 20th-century American art, known for his illustration, mural painting, and work within the American Modernist tradition. After moving to Colorado Springs in 1930, he became closely associated with the region’s artistic community, making this mountain landscape particularly resonant within his broader career. Details Artist: Boardman Robinson (1876–1952) Title: Colorado Mountain Landscape...

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20th Century American Modern Boardman Robinson Art

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Graphite

Boardman Robinson 1930s American Modern Carnival Scene Figurative Gouache Art
Boardman Robinson 1930s American Modern Carnival Scene Figurative Gouache Art

Boardman Robinson 1930s American Modern Carnival Scene Figurative Gouache Art

By Boardman Robinson

Located in Denver, CO

An evocative circa 1930 gouache by Boardman Robinson (1876–1952), Vendor of Masks is a striking example of American Modernist figurative painting from the artist’s important Colorado...

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Brush and black and gray inks and wash on cream wove paper. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower center. Titled in pencil, lower right. Inscribed with the artist's name and addre...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Boardman Robinson art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Boardman Robinson in gouache, graphite, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Boardman Robinson art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Donald Stacy, William Grauer, and William Thon. Boardman Robinson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,195 and tops out at $1,550, while the average work can sell for $1,373.

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