Dale Nichols Paintings

American, 1904-1995

Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Dale Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares and psychic symbols." (Zellman 912) His painting The End of the Hunt (undated) won the Hearst Award at a 1930s exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago. In the 1960s, he traveled to Guatemala where he was much impressed by the lushness of the landscape and the Spanish and Mayan's culture. These interests were also reflected in his artwork. As a commercial artist, Nichols was an advocate of upgrading the quality of art in illustration and advertising. In 1935, his book elaborating his theories of art, A Philosphy of Esthetics, was published, and in 1957, he completed his book Figure Drawing, published by Watson-Guptill. Nichols, succeeding Iowa artist Grant Wood, was art editor of the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1942 to 1948, and in 1930-40, served as Carnegie visiting professor to the University of Illinois. As an early champion of good art in advertising and illustration, he created artwork for direct-mail industrial advertising in the 1930s and 40s. Nichols studied at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago with Carl Werntz, and with Joseph Binder in Vienna. During his career, he had eighteen solo exhibitions and exhibited in more than eighty regional and national exhibitions.

Artist: Dale Nichols

Dale Nichols"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism, c. 1960s

$95,000

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism. 30 x 40 inches. Oil on canvas, c. 1960s, Signed lower right. As we list the painting now, the work is currently being cleaned, restored and a hand carved frame is being built. Additional photos will be uploaded as soon as possible. Our gallery, Helicline Fine Art, just launched our new digital exhibition: American Art: The WPA and Beyond. Three dozen paintings, works on paper and sculptures which are available here on 1stDibs. In person viewings can be arranged by appointment at our midtown Manhattan gallery. Provenance: "Winter" was originally purchased by Stanley Byer. Mr. Byer owned homes in Key West, New York City, and Washington, D.C. He purchased the painting from Dunning Auction in 1984 in Elgin, Illinois. Mr. Byer was related to Abraham Weiss from Florida. Saul Babbin, now deceased was a cousin of Mr. Weiss. I purchased the painting from Joy Babbin, Mr. Babbin's wife, now living in from New Mexico. Dale Nichols (1905 – 1995) Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares...

Category

1960s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Francis Chapin1930s Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, City Plaza, Guaymas, Circa 1935

$985

H 17.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in

1930s Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, City Plaza, Guaymas

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vibrant, 1930s Modern Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a picturesque view of a quiet square in the hist...

Category

1930s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Charles E. WilletteConey Island, Fourth of July, c. 1940s

$4,500

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 2 in

Coney Island, Fourth of July

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Coney Island, Fourth of July, c. 1940s, oil on canvas applied to Masonite, signed upper right, 26 x 21 1/2 inches, presented in its original frame During the 1930s and 40s, Coney I...

Category

1940s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

William SchwartzLate Afternoon - Modernist Mid-Century Midwest Oil Painting, 1935

$36,000

H 20 in W 30.25 in D 2 in

Late Afternoon - Modernist Mid-Century Midwest Oil Painting

Located in Marco Island, FL

A quintessential American Scene landscape painted by the Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz. Workers in tilled fields surrounding a farmstead under dramatic skies. Painted in 1935...

Category

1930s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

J MirendaNight Life in the City - Figurative Cityscape, 1960s

$750

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.13 in

Night Life in the City - Figurative Cityscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Night Life in the City - Figurative Cityscape Mid 1960s cityscape by an unknown artist. Oil on artists board. Image, 16"H x 20"W

Category

1960s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Richard Cronin"One Thousand Words" - Surreal Figurative, c. 1978

$2,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 48 in D 1 in

"One Thousand Words" - Surreal Figurative

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold figurative work by Richard Cronin (American, b. 1952). Two figures stand on a patio, turned away from each other. The figures and scene are rendere...

Category

1970s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

William Charles PalmerFish Story oil painting by Williams Charles Palmer, Circa 1944

$7,500

H 30 in W 36 in

Fish Story oil painting by Williams Charles Palmer

Located in Hudson, NY

This painting is illustrated in the Catalogue of the 1945 Encyclopedia Britannica Collection of Contemporary American Painting, p.84. Written and edited by Grace Pagano. "Painting ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

William SchwartzSummer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting, 1946

$68,000

H 51 in W 33 in D 2 in

Summer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting

Located in Marco Island, FL

Summer Resort in Michigan is an exceptional work painted by the Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago shortly ...

Category

1940s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Norman BarrNeighbors, 1939

$3,250

H 22 in W 26 in D 1 in

Neighbors

By Norman Barr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Neighbors, 1939, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 22 x 26 inches Norman Barr was an American Scene painter and muralist known for his poignant depictions of working-clas...

Category

1930s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Francis ChapinA Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

$1,200

H 12.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in

A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Chicago Modern Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a bustling, colorful view of Lisbon's historic Black Horse Sq...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

Robert GilbertA Laborer Resting, 1930

$8,500

H 36 in W 30 in D 2 in

A Laborer Resting

By Robert Gilbert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Laborer Resting, 1930, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower center, 36 x 30 inches, inscribed verso “July – 1930 / Title – A Laborer Resting / Artist – Robert Gilbert / Price - $2...

Category

1930s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Adelaide Lawson Gaylor"New York Skyline" Adelaide Lawson Gaylor, Modernist Landscape, Female Artist, circa 1925

$18,000

H 49.5 in W 46.5 in

"New York Skyline" Adelaide Lawson Gaylor, Modernist Landscape, Female Artist

Located in New York, NY

Adelaide Lawson Gaylor New York Skyline, circa 1925 Oil on canvas 48 x 45 inches Modernist artist Adelaide Jaffrey Lawson Gaylor was born in New York City and studied at the Art St...

Category

1920s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rose Marie Ansel"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist, 1960s

$780Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in

"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist

Located in Soquel, CA

"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist Mid-Century Modern painting of a little blonde girl in a white apron adoring her flowers by Monterey Artist Rose Marie (Smith) Ansel, (American, 1921-2012) Rose Marie was born and lived in the Monterey area all her life. She volunteered in various city government associations and founded the Parade of Nations in 1970 which celebrated the many ethnic cultures on the Monterey Peninsula...

Category

1960s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Previously Available Items

Dale NicholsRFD#1, 1937

Sold

H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

RFD#1

By Dale Nichols

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RFD #1, 1937, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled verso, 24 x 30 inches Iowa had Grant Wood. Missouri had Thomas Hart Benton. Kansas had John Steuart Curry. And, Neb...

Category

1930s American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dale NicholsDale Nichols (1904-1995, American) Regionalist Watercolor Landscape With Barn, 1934

Sold

H 23.5 in W 20 in D 1.5 in

Dale Nichols (1904-1995, American) Regionalist Watercolor Landscape With Barn

By Dale Nichols

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dale Nichols (1904-1995, American) Regionalist Watercolor Landscape With Barn Watercolor on paper 1934 Artwork dimensions: 14.75" x 18" Frame: 20" x 23.5" Biography Dale William N...

Category

1930s Naturalistic Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Dale NicholsStars, 1953

Sold

H 10 in W 14.13 in

Stars

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated lower right: DALE NICHOLS 1953; on stretcher bar: “STARS” by Dale Nichols

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dale NicholsAntique American Large Size Dale Nichols Tikal Mayan Tribal Abstract Painting, 1971

Sold

H 35 in W 55 in D 2 in

Antique American Large Size Dale Nichols Tikal Mayan Tribal Abstract Painting

By Dale Nichols

Located in Buffalo, NY

Up for sale here is a great Dale Nichols modernist painting. Very rare and wonederful! Oil and ink on fabric. Image size, 34H x 54L. Signed lower right: DALE NICHOLS 1971 verso:...

Category

1970s Modern Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Ink

Dale NicholsThe Harbor, 1949

Sold

H 30 in W 42 in

The Harbor

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

Category

Dale Nichols Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dale Nichols paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Dale Nichols paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dale Nichols in oil paint, paint, canvas 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 Dale Nichols paintings, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Everett Shinn, William Harnden, and Alfred Wands. Dale Nichols paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38,500 and tops out at $105,000, while the average work can sell for $95,000.