Desmond McLean Paintings

American, 1929-2015

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.

Artist: Desmond McLean

Desmond McLeanUntitled (abstract expressionist Rorschach paintings), 1959

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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...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Gouache

Gen PaulMusicians, circa 1960

$12,800

H 33 in W 37 in D 3 in

Musicians

By Gen Paul

Located in New York, NY

Gen Paul (1895-1955 Fr.) lived in Montmartre, Paris France. He is know for his action painting with quick brush strokes and this work of art was painted around 1955-1960. He was a mu...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Gouache

André Pierard1970s Abstract Expressionist Belgian Gouache on Paper., 1970s

$673

H 21.26 in W 28.55 in D 0.04 in

1970s Abstract Expressionist Belgian Gouache on Paper.

By André Pierard

Located in Cotignac, FR

1970s abstract expressionist gouache on paper by Belgian artist André Pierard painted in Provence in the south of France. A highly colourful and energetic abstract painting. The st...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Robert NatkinRobert Natkin - unique early painting on historic Wells Street Gall. card Framed, 1957

$15,000

H 5.25 in W 8.25 in

Robert Natkin - unique early painting on historic Wells Street Gall. card Framed

By Robert Natkin

Located in New York, NY

Unique historic work Hand signed and dated on the front An exceptionally early gouache from 1957, executed on the verso of a Wells Street Gallery invitation card - one of the first c...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Barry JohnsonVintage American Modernist Sunflower Still Life Flower Signed Original Painting, 1980

$295

H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in

Vintage American Modernist Sunflower Still Life Flower Signed Original Painting

By Barry Johnson

Located in Buffalo, NY

American modernist still life painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1980. Signed. Image size, 24"L x 18"H.

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache

Rolph Scarlett"Abstraction, " Rolph Scarlett, ca 1947, abstract expressionism, gouache, 1947

$3,200

H 8.25 in W 11 in

"Abstraction, " Rolph Scarlett, ca 1947, abstract expressionism, gouache

By Rolph Scarlett

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born in Ontario, Canada, Rolph Scarlett left home at age eighteen for New York City, making that city his home for long periods during his lifetime. While beginning his career as an ...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Gouache

Jean Pierre GuiotFrench Feminine Contemporary Colorful Abstract Painting By Jean Pierre Guiot, 1992

$1,972

H 14.97 in W 22.45 in

French Feminine Contemporary Colorful Abstract Painting By Jean Pierre Guiot

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

A beautiful and soft feminine gouache painting by French artist Jean Pierre Guiot. With a soft dark color palette of dark green, yellow, red, and blue, this piece exudes an emotional...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Gouache

Sandra DetourbetFrench Contemporary Art by Sandra Detourbet - Le Célestine, 2009

$4,900

H 63 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in

French Contemporary Art by Sandra Detourbet - Le Célestine

By Sandra Detourbet

Located in Paris, IDF

Ink, gouache on canvas & handmade paper Sandra Detourbet is a French artist born in 1967 who works & lives in Ivry-sur-Seine, near Paris. She is graduated in 1997 from ENSAD in Pari...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Canvas, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Ink

Amaranth Ehrenhalt"Bryan" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Unique Painting, Woman Abstract Expressionism, 1958, 1958

$6,000

H 11.03 in W 14.97 in

"Bryan" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Unique Painting, Woman Abstract Expressionism, 1958

By Amaranth Ehrenhalt

Located in New York, NY

Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Bryan, 1958 Gouache on thick paper Painting: 38 x 28 cm l 15 x 11 in. Frame: 52 x 42 cm l 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. Signed, titled and dated Amaranth Ehren...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Bob PeakBoxing Scene Painting, Abstract Figurative Art, Signed 1961, 17.6x31.5, 1961

$15,000

H 17.6 in W 31.5 in

Boxing Scene Painting, Abstract Figurative Art, Signed 1961, 17.6x31.5

By Bob Peak

Located in Miami, FL

Many in the art world today dismiss illustrators as being commercial simply because their work was done on assignment for a client, rather than for themselves. Sadly, these art world people have limited imagination and a restricted sense of curiosity. Rembrandt and Leonardo were commercial artists. This boxing illustration/painting was done for Sports Illustrated...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Paper

Vincent DionVincent Dion, #54, 2016, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper, 2016

$2,400

H 19 in W 28 in

Vincent Dion, #54, 2016, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper

By Vincent Dion

Located in Darien, CT

Vincent Dion's painterly abstractions mimic various printed techniques which reconcile and affirm the introspective presence of the hand. Dion’s use of luminous color becomes his es...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper

Vincent DionVincent Dion, #38, 2014, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache, 2014

$2,400

H 19 in W 28 in

Vincent Dion, #38, 2014, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache

By Vincent Dion

Located in Darien, CT

Vincent Dion's painterly abstractions mimic various printed techniques which reconcile and affirm the introspective presence of the hand. Dion’s use of luminous color becomes his es...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Vincent DionVincent Dion, #42, 2016, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper, 2016

$2,400

H 19 in W 28 in

Vincent Dion, #42, 2016, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper

By Vincent Dion

Located in Darien, CT

Vincent Dion's painterly abstractions mimic various printed techniques which reconcile and affirm the introspective presence of the hand. Dion’s use of luminous color becomes his es...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Rag Paper

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Desmond McLeanSurrealist Landscape, 1966

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H 20 in W 25 in D 1 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil

Desmond McLeanVersipel Vertibrate, 1968

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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...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, c.1970

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H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in

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...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, #1, c.1969

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H 30 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, #33, 1970

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H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, #36, 1970

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H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, #17, 1970

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H 14 in W 14 in D 1 in

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...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Desmond McLeanUntitled, 1970

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H 15 in W 12 in D 2 in

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...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Desmond McLean Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

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