Desmond Patrick McLean was born on June 12, 1927, in Sligo, Ireland. His family moved when Desmond was three to New York and he grew up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. McLean attended the Heatherley School of Art in London, England and the American School of Art in New York. He also studied at Hunter College with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold and William Baziotes. He also studied printmaking with Gabor Peterdi. He earned his bachelor's degree at Kean College and was awarded a teaching fellowship at the University of Chicago, where he was enrolled in the doctoral program. After that, he studied at Illinois State University before he got a tenured position as a professor of Art at the Teachers College in 1966. McLean retired from Rowan University's Art Department in 2002, where he had taught for more than 35 years. McLean died on November 30, 2015, after a long life as an artist and an art professor.
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 13 x 16.25 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Americ...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting Stonington ME
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 11 x 14 inches. Taped at corners to backing backing board measuring 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Unfr...
Paper, Gouache, Charcoal
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12.5 x 19 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12.5 x 19 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12 x 16 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American ...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca.1960 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12 x 18 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, 1959 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 14.75 x 20.25 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Amer...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1965 oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches; 18 x 22 inches in wood frame. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American Sc...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960 Mixed media onpaper. Sheet measuring 12.25 x 16.5 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Am...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
$900Sale Price|70% Off
Untitled (abstract expressionist Rorschach paintings)
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Outstanding abstract expressionist suite of 4 compositions by American artist, Desmond McLean (1929-2015). Untitled, 1959. Each of the four paintings is ink and gouache on paper, each sheet measures 18 x 24 inches. Paper exhibits some unintended creasing, toning and very small tears. Naturally there are light crease marks vertically where paper was intentionally folded to create Rorschach mirror image. Signed and dated lower margins. Unframed and unmounted. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Gouache
$1,200Sale Price|52% Off
1959 Black & White Mid-Century, Surrealist Abstraction by Artist Desmond Mclean
By Desmond McLean
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1959 black and white, Mid-Century, Surrealist watercolor on paper by artist Desmond McLean in a cerused black frame. Image size: 15 1/2" x 22 1/2". Framed size: 25" x 21". McL...
Watercolor
$950Sale Price|62% Off
A 1959 Black & White, Mid-Century, Surrealist Abstraction by Desmond McLean
By Desmond McLean
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1959 black and white, Mid-Century, Surrealist watercolor on paper by artist Desmond McLean in a cerused black frame. Image size: 12" x 30". Framed size: 19 3/4" x 25 3/4". McL...
Watercolor
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
Study
By Andrew W. Young
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on back. Andrew W. Young (American) is an artist who lives in Manhattan and has life-long and abiding associations Downeast (Maine) and Down Cape (Cod). ...
Paper, Gouache, Graphite
Autumn Biogram of the Nelson
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle "Autumn Biogram of the Nelson" Newsprint, graphite, conté crayon pastel, charcoal, beeswax, cardboard, paper, gingko leaves, stickers, and Mixed Media on drawi...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
Flushing #2
Located in Westport, CT
Selena Beaudry’s work is created by marking and cutting up drawings. This has led the artist to rediscovering her visual language. Her work consists of...
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil
Flushing #1
Located in Westport, CT
Selena Beaudry’s work is created by marking and cutting up drawings. This has led the artist to rediscovering her visual language. Her work consists of...
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil
$4,000
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in
Stanley Boxer Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper, Gold
By Stanley Boxer
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract, 1987 Hand signed and dated verso Not sure of technique. this might be a monotype or monoprint with hand painting. The handmade paper is cut somewhat irregularly as per the ...
Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
Flushing #4
Located in Westport, CT
Selena Beaudry’s work is created by marking and cutting up drawings. This has led the artist to rediscovering her visual language. Her work consists of...
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil
Flushing #3
Located in Westport, CT
Selena Beaudry’s work is created by marking and cutting up drawings. This has led the artist to rediscovering her visual language. Her work consists of...
Linen, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil
Blue Springs Semi Upper Level
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Blue Springs Semi Upper Level Materials : Colored pencil, marker, tempera, gouache, stickers, tape, glitter glue, pastel, oil pastel, acrylic, graphite...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$3,800
H 20.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Best Laid Plan (Mixed Media Collage on Board in Bright Colors)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Best Laid Plan (Mixed Media Collage on Board in Bright Colors), made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in 2025 mixed media collage on board, framed Image size: 20.50 x 2...
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil
$2,000
H 21 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Thomas Anderson Abstract Expressionist painting on paper, unique, signed, Framed
By Thomas Anderson
Located in New York, NY
Thomas Anderson Abstract Expressionist painting on paper, ca. 1987 Mixed media watercolor, gouache and marker on paper Signed in black marker lower right front Unique Frame included ...
Permanent Marker, Gouache, Watercolor, Paper
$5,950
H 40.25 in W 40.25 in D 2 in
Superman (Abstract Geometric Grid Painting in Light Grey & Blue, Framed)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Detailed abstract geometric painting inspired by city grids in light grey and blue, with accents of black and white "Superman", made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in...
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960's. Mixed media on heavy wove paper. Sheet measures 14.5 x 20 inches; 19.25 x 25 inches in old matting. Unframed. Born: Ireland ...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Surrealist Landscape
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Pullscape, 1966. Oil and concrete on panel measures 20 x 25 inches. Original wood strip frame. Signed with monogram lower right. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. In this series from the early 60's, Desmond employed concrete and applied paint at a raked angle to create a highly dimensional effect. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Oil
Versipel Vertibrate
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled #6, Versipel Vertibrate, 1968. Oil and concrete on panel measures 30 x 46 inches. Original wood strip frame. Signed lower right; signed titled and d...
Oil, Wood Panel
Mona Lisa
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Stunning Pop Art composition by American artist, Desmond McLean (1927-2015). Mona Lisa, 1967. Photostat collage and colored pencil on illustration board mounted to backing. Signed and dated lower right. Measures 10.25 x 11.25 inches; 18.25 x 19.25 inches in a custom carved wormy exotic hardwood frame. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Paper, Color Pencil
Untitled
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled, 1970. Oil and concrete on panel measures 48 x 48 inches. Original wood strip frame. Signed with monogram upper right Excellent condition with no da...
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled, #1
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled #1, 1969. Oil and concrete on panel measures 30 x 48 inches. Original wood strip framed. Signed and dated en verso. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. In this series from the early 70's, Desmond employed concrete and applied paint at a raked angle to create a highly dimensional effect. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled, #33
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled #33, 1970. Oil and concrete on panel measures 24 x 24 inches. Original wood strip framed. Signed and dated en verso. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. In this series from the early 70's, Desmond employed concrete and applied paint at a raked angle to create a highly dimensional effect. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled, #36
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled #36, 1970. Oil and concrete on panel measures 24 x 24 inches. Original wood strip framed. Signed and dated en verso. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. In this series from the early 70's, Desmond employed concrete and applied paint at a raked angle to create a highly dimensional effect. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled, #17
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled, #17, 1971. Oil and concrete on panel measures 14 x 14 inches. Original wood strip frame. Signed and dated en verso. Excellent condition with no d...
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond McLean (b.1929). Untitled, 1970. Oil and concrete on panel measures 12 x 15 inches. Original wood strip framed. Signed and dated en verso. Excellent condition with no damage...
Oil, Wood Panel