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David Barnett Paintings

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since. 

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

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Artist: David Barnett
Surreal Collage: 'Mechanical Garden'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

Surreal Collage: 'Watching'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

Surreal Collage: 'The Witness'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

Homage to Ruth Grotenrath: Flowers with Glass Vase
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Signed in pen LRC "David Barnett" Framed with UF5 Plexiglass which filters out 99% of harmful UV rays
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21st Century and Contemporary David Barnett Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Rag Paper

Arizona Sunrise
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed dimensions: 15.69 x 19.88 inches Signed to lower right
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1990s David Barnett Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Waterfall in the Forest, " Original Abstract Landscape signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Waterfall in the Forest" is an original acrylic painting on masonite by David Barnett, signed on the verso. The work breaks down the image of the title to its most basic colors and ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist David Barnett Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

"Room Interior" abstract cubist cubism dark colorful pop mellow 60's signed
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Room Interior" is an original acrylic painting on masonite by David Barnett. The artist used bright, non-mimetic colors to create an abstracted interior scene. Artist signed piece o...
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1960s Abstract David Barnett Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

"Gothic Window, " Acrylic on Masonite signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gothic Window" is an original acrylic painting on masonite board by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece on the back. This painting depicts a geometric and abstracted renderin...
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1960s Expressionist David Barnett Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

Surreal Collage: 'Damselfly'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
'Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of hist...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Hibiscus Surrounded by the Sun" iridescent acrylics and signed by artist
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
8" x 10" art 18.25" x 20.5" frame David Barnett an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art deal...
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2010s Modern David Barnett Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

"Cranberry Bog & Golden Fields, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cranberry Bog & Golden Fields" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by David Barnett. This painting features a bright yellow field behind a red bog...
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2010s Fauvist David Barnett Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Grand Studio Celebration Variation, " Mixed Media signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Grand Studio Celebration Variation" is an original mixed media piece by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece in the lower right and used watercolor, ink, and iridescent acryli...
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2010s Expressionist David Barnett Paintings

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Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Rag Paper

Surreal Collage: 'Happy Valley'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and ecl...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Surreal Collage: 'The Descendant'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

Surreal Collage: 'Arduous Journey'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

"Indian Pow-Wow, " Original Tempera Painting signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Indian Pow-Wow" is an original painting in tempera, signed in the lower right. It features gestural blue outlines, decorated in shades of yellow, blue, and green. Art size: 24" x 1...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Paintings

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Tempera

"Self Portrait, " Abstract Acrylic on Masonite signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Self Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on masonite board by David Barnett. The artist signed the piece. This painting features a portrait of the artist, David Barnett, in gr...
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1960s Contemporary David Barnett Paintings

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Masonite, Acrylic

"Surrealist Self-Portrait, " Acrylic on Canvas signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Surrealist Self-Portrait" is an original acrylic painting on canvas by David Barnett. This nearly completely abstract painting features bright oranges, reds, and yellows alongside d...
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1960s Abstract David Barnett Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Surreal Collage: 'Six Feet Apart, Six Feet Under'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and ecl...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

Surreal Collage: 'Cyclopaedia'
By David Barnett
Located in New York, NY
Combining found elements with those fashioned by my own hand, my work encompasses two- and three-dimensional collage as well as sculptural objects. Infused with a rich sense of histo...
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2010s Surrealist David Barnett Paintings

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Mixed Media

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David Barnett paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic David Barnett 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 green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Barnett in paint, mixed media, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large David Barnett paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joseph Broghammer, Guy Robinson, Ferjo, and Fernando de Jesus Oliveira. David Barnett paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $675 and tops out at $17,300, while the average work can sell for $3,780.