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Charles Kinghan Art

American, 1895-1984
Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984) was born in Anthony, KS on January 18, 1895. A teacher, he moved to Wichita as a teenager and did sign painting for the Western Sign Works. He studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art in 1916, the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Audubon School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. He was a pupil of Carl Scheffler, J. Wellington Reynolds, and H.A. Oberteuffer. He taught at the Art Institute of Chicago and at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He was an illustrator for McCalls, Good Housekeeping, Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and many other magazines. including American Artist magazine. He was author and illustrator of Rendering Techniques for Commercial Art and Advertising (1956) and of Ted Kautzky—Master of Pencil and Watercolor (1959). Head of the art department at BBDO Advertising Agency in New Rochelle, NY in 1962. One of the founders of the Huguenot School of Art in New Rochelle, NY. Retired in 1962 and moved to Laguna Beach, CA in 1973. Member: Assoc. of the National Academy of Design; American Watercolor Society; Salmagundi Club; Philadelphia Water Color Club; Hudson Valley Art Assoc.; New Rochelle Art Assoc.; Allied Artists of America. Exhibitions: American Watercolor Society, 1949-56, 1959; Frye Museum of Art, Seattle, WA, 1955; one-man: Fort Worth, 1963; Dallas, 1964; Wichita Art Assoc., 1967, 1978. Awards: New Rochelle Art Assoc., 1945, 1946, 1948, 1969; Hudson Valley Art Assoc., 1951, 1964; Salmagundi Club, 1953, 1957; and many more. Collections: Mural at the New Rochelle, NY YMCA; Philadelphia Museum of Art; National Academy of Design; Smithsonian Institution; Emprise Bank Collection.
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"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art
"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art

"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art

By Charles Kinghan

Located in Soquel, CA

"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art by Charles Kinghan A classic and heartwarming mid-century sepia toned figurative interior scene by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). Circa 1940's. This mid-century piece exemplifies the classic style of illustrations and advertisements from the period, and depicts a family gathered in their living room. Signed "Kinghan" in the lower right corner. Acquired with other works by the artist. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. Linen size: 36"H x 30"W. Framed size: 45"H x 38.5"W x 2"D. Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984) was born in Anthony, KS on January 18, 1895. A teacher, he moved to Wichita as a teenager and did sign painting for the Western Sign...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Charles Kinghan Art

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Linen, Oil

Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache
Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache

Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache

By Charles Kinghan

Located in Soquel, CA

Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache Original figurative illustration of people at the beach by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). Several women are looking at someone's foot, as if there is a splinter being removed. Three of the women are closer, with their heads in the frame. Two of them have are standing with their backs to the viewer. Between the women, the viewer can catch glimpses of other activities on the beach. Possibly a sketch for Good Housekeeping Magazine. Signed "Charles Ross" in the lower right corner. (Charles Ross Kinghan) Acquired with other signed estate works by the artist. Presented in a new cream mat. Mat size: 16"H x 13"W Board size: 14"H x 11.75"W Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984) was born in Anthony, KS on January 18, 1895. A teacher, he moved to Wichita as a teenager and did sign painting for the Western Sign Works. He studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art in 1916, the American Academy of Art in Chicago, the Audubon School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. He was a pupil of Carl Scheffler, J. Wellington Reynolds, and H.A. Oberteuffer. He taught at the Art Institute of Chicago and at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He was an illustrator for McCalls, Good Housekeeping, Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and many others, including American Artist magazine. He was author and illustrator of Rendering Techniques for Commercial Art and Advertising (1956) and of Ted Kautzky...

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1930s American Impressionist Charles Kinghan Art

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Vintage Mid Century Still Life with Brass Vessel, Fruits and Vegetables
Vintage Mid Century Still Life with Brass Vessel, Fruits and Vegetables

Vintage Mid Century Still Life with Brass Vessel, Fruits and Vegetables

By Charles Kinghan

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century still life composition with Brass vessel, apples, turnip and pepper by Charles Kingham (American, 1895-1984), c. 1940's. The artist uses a bold color palette an...

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1940s American Realist Charles Kinghan Art

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