Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
American, 1924-2016
Self-taught, Purdy was influenced by many artists, including the Barbizon School, French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, and American 19th Century Painters. No particular artistic influence was evident during his childhood. After high school, he enlisted in the army air force and entered Germany as a foot soldier with the 9th army. After the war, Purdy pursued a degree in Psychology, graduating in 1949 from the University of Connecticut and from Boston University with his Master’s in Psychology in 1950. While in Boston, Purdy worked in an art gallery, performing tasks such as framing pictures. It was here that he first became art-conscious and was surprised to learn that individuals actually chose art as a profession.
Purdy lived and painted most of his life in New England. He exhibited extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, including: The Britain Museum, Connecticut; The Butler Institute, Columbus, Ohio; Colby College, Maine; The University of Kansas; The Chrysler Collection; and Bernheim-Jeune Galleries, Paris. In addition, he has been honored with numerous awards including a Gold Medal from the Allied Artists. He was a teacher of painting at the Silvermine Academy of Art in Connecticut and is listed in Who’s Who in American Art.(Biography provided by Taylor Graham)
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Artist: Donald Roy Purdy
Abstract portrait with antique frame, 1950s/60s
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Washington, DC
Painting by Donald Purdy (1924 - 2016).
Oil on masonite
Measures 25"L x 23"W.
Work is behind glass and comes with exceptional antique frame.
Acquired from the Schoneman Gallery in NY...
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1960s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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Masonite, Oil
Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
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Judaica Meditative Rabbi at Prayer in Nature, Large Landscape Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Jewish Elder , Judaic Prayer
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
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River Walk, American Modernist Oil Painting Landscape with River and Boats
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Impressionist
Subject: marine landscape
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 20X24
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Modernist SUNDAY MORNING HARVEST Woman with Flowers Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
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Modernist WILD THING Woman in Forest Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
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Coney Island Carousel Carver 'Woodworker' , Large Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Wood carver, Circus Fair
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
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Modernist Woman With Flowers in Forest
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions w/Frame: 31 x 37
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Sisters, American Impressionist Mid Century Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
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Modernist Woman With Flowers in Interior
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Impressionist
Subject: Still Life
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 24.75 x 36
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Many Umbrellas, Impressionist beach scene
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Greenwich, CT
This marvelous, colorful and light filled work is a desirable work by the painter. It is in an impressionist style carved and leafed frame. Illustrated in the book by the artist "A...
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1990s Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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City Abstraction, mid modern abstract oil painting Circa 1950’s
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Greenwich, CT
In the 1950’s Donald Purdy embraced an abstract style of painting which was pervasive at the time. This painting is a perfect compliment to a room with mide modern furniture. In Ci...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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At the Theatre
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1924 Donald Purdy in the 1960s did a series of works on clay-coated paper. He loved working in this medium and he would apply oil paint and then rub it away with a cloth to ...
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Mid-20th Century Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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Rabbi, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi with Torah
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 30 x 22.5 in. (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Frame Size: 38 x 31 i...
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Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi
Year: circa 1960
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
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1960s Post-War Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
Materials
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Rabbi holding Torah, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi holding Torah
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
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Late 20th Century Post-War Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 2
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
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Late 20th Century Post-War Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi 3, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 3
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 24 x 30 in. (60.96 x 76.2 cm)
Frame Size: 34 x 39 inches
Category
1970s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Rabbi with Torah, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi with Torah
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm)
Frame Size: 45 x 31 in...
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1970s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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Rabbi holding the Torah, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 3
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm)
Frame Size: 38 x 31 inches
Category
1970s Modern Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
Materials
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Black Hair, Purple Girl, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Black Hair, Purple Girl
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size: 24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm)
Frame Size: 33 x...
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1960s Contemporary Donald Roy Purdy Figurative Paintings
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