Skip to main content

Eugene Dana Art

American, 1912-1996
Born in Marengo, IL in 1912, Eugene Dana spent his early years growing up in Clinton, Iowa. In 1936, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and received a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. In 1937, he studied Modern painting at the St. Paul School of Art with artists LeRoy Turner and Cameron Booth. In 1941, he studied at Harvard University with with the noted Bauhaus instructor, Josef Albers. Dana’s first teaching assignment was at the South High School in Minneapolis, MN. Moving to Chicago, Dana became a longtime Professor of Art at the Institute of Design (ID) from 1947-1963. From 1966-1985, he became an instructor at the University of Illinois, Chicago (Circle campus). During his years at the ID and University of Illinois, Dana worked closely with fellow artist and instructor, Richard Koppe. Dana organized the Richard Koppe retrospective at the University of Illinois in 1977 after the artist’s untimely death. During his lifetime, Eugene Dana accepted numerous visiting teaching positions throughout the country, including those at Drake University, Des Moines, IA; Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY; Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA and Yale University, New Haven, CT. Dana exhibited at such national venues as the Art Institute of Chicago; the Museum of Non-Objective Painting (Guggenheim Foundation), New York, NY; the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; the University of Illinois, Chicago, IL and the St. Paul School of Art, St. Paul, MN, among others. Together with his friend and colleague, Glenn Allen, the two artists established the Dana-Allen Dissertation Fellowship in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, of which his estate collection benefits. Eugene Dana died in Harvard, IL in 1996.
to
4
3
2
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
9
3
4
2
5
4
8
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
9
5
5
4
4
9
10,829
2,842
2,494
1,422
6
9
Artist: Eugene Dana
A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Distinguished Black Male Model
A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Distinguished Black Male Model

A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Distinguished Black Male Model

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking 1930s American Modern portrait figure study watercolor of a distinguished, young African American male model by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. W...

Category

1930s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Young Female Model, "Blue Eyes"
A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Young Female Model, "Blue Eyes"

A Striking 1930s Modern Watercolor Portrait of a Young Female Model, "Blue Eyes"

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking Cubist, 1930s Art Deco Modern portrait watercolor of a young female model by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. Watercolor on paper, dating 1939. T...

Category

1930s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana
A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, subtle and refined Modern Abstract Geometric painting by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. Acrylic on Masonite, depicting a vertical abstract composi...

Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana
A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

A Subtle and Refined Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A subtle, refined Abstract Geometric Modern painting by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist Eugene Dana. Acrylic on canvas, titled: "Homage to Boutet de Monvel". Artwork si...

Category

1980s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Large, Bold Abstract Geometric Modern Painting, "Night Fete Champetre"
A Large, Bold Abstract Geometric Modern Painting, "Night Fete Champetre"

A Large, Bold Abstract Geometric Modern Painting, "Night Fete Champetre"

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, bold Abstract Geometric Modern painting, "Night Fete Champetre" by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. Acrylic on canvas, in artist’s original hand-pai...

Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Vibrant, Large Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana
A Vibrant, Large Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

A Vibrant, Large Modern Abstract Geometric Painting by ID Artist Eugene Dana

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, subtle, yellow-toned, Modern Abstract Geometric painting by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. Acrylic on board, with artist's original frame. Artwor...

Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Large, Exhibited, Shakespeare-Themed Modern Abstract Painting, "The Tempest"
Large, Exhibited, Shakespeare-Themed Modern Abstract Painting, "The Tempest"

Large, Exhibited, Shakespeare-Themed Modern Abstract Painting, "The Tempest"

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, ethereal toned, pale blue Modern Abstract Geometric painting by notable Chicago Institute of Design artist, Eugene Dana. A Shakespeare-themed painting titled "The Tempest -...

Category

1990s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Shakespeare Themed Modern Abstract Watercolor by Chicago ID Artist, Eugene Dana
Shakespeare Themed Modern Abstract Watercolor by Chicago ID Artist, Eugene Dana

Shakespeare Themed Modern Abstract Watercolor by Chicago ID Artist, Eugene Dana

By Eugene Dana

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic, brilliant blue Shakespeare themed Abstract Geometric watercolor by notable Chicago Modern Institute of Design Artist, Eugene Dana. Titled, "Ariel (From Shakespeare’s “The...

Category

1990s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Related Items
Warhol‑Style Colorful Flowers
Warhol‑Style Colorful Flowers

Sasha RobinsonWarhol‑Style Colorful Flowers, 2025

$885

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

Warhol‑Style Colorful Flowers

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Acrylic on canvas Size: 60 x 90 x 2 cm Style: Modern minimalistic and pop art Professional-grade acrylics on canvas Signed by the artist with certificate of authenti...

Category

2010s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Woman with Shopping Cart
Woman with Shopping Cart

Sasha RobinsonWoman with Shopping Cart, 2025

$2,360

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in

Woman with Shopping Cart

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Acrylic painting of woman in sunglasses white dress black dots green socks sitting near shopping cart full of fruits Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwor...

Category

2010s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Movement in Blue - abstract painting
Movement in Blue - abstract painting

Movement in Blue - abstract painting

By Roberto Lucchetta

Located in New York, NY

This hand painted piece by Lucchetta is part of the op art series where he is able to catch movement with his unique technique. Lucchetta is challenging himself. His precise stable h...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Curves and Angles - Large Scale Bay Area - Abstract Expressionist
Curves and Angles - Large Scale Bay Area - Abstract Expressionist

Curves and Angles - Large Scale Bay Area - Abstract Expressionist

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold patterned abstract by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Several pieces of paper and stamps affixed to canvas. Titled on stretcher bar. Unsigned, but was acquire...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige
Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige

Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey & Beige

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright pastel hues of sage green, light grey, and beige "Turnabout", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley ar...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

New in Town, Intersections Series, Abstract Geometric Painting
New in Town, Intersections Series, Abstract Geometric Painting

New in Town, Intersections Series, Abstract Geometric Painting

By Robert Petrick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painting description: This is a new example of my ongoing series, "Intersections". My attempt to capture urban abstraction. Shapes and colors intersect and overlap. With the use of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

154 Squares V.4 - Modern Colorful Abstract Geometric Squares Acrylic Painting
154 Squares V.4 - Modern Colorful Abstract Geometric Squares Acrylic Painting

154 Squares V.4 - Modern Colorful Abstract Geometric Squares Acrylic Painting

By Brandon Neher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brandon Neher is a California artist whose original paintings embody a profound exploration of space, structure, and balance, infused with a touch of modern minimalism. Drawing inspi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Day Bangkok Stopped for a Giant Cat
The Day Bangkok Stopped for a Giant Cat

The Day Bangkok Stopped for a Giant Cat

Located in Zofingen, AG

Massive cat blocking traffic Bangkok Thailand acrylic artwork Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwork Size: 80 × 100 × 3 cm (unframed) The artwork is titled and signed on ...

Category

2010s American Modern Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Post Metro, Ziggurat Series, Abstract Geometric Painting
Post Metro, Ziggurat Series, Abstract Geometric Painting

Post Metro, Ziggurat Series, Abstract Geometric Painting

By Robert Petrick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Robert Petrick's "Post Metro" is a fusion of meticulous geometry and bold abstract expression. From the artist's Ziggurat series, this piece is both timeless and contemporary, offeri...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Abstract Geometric Composition with Biomorphic Object - Acrylic on Canvas
Abstract Geometric Composition with Biomorphic Object - Acrylic on Canvas

Abstract Geometric Composition with Biomorphic Object - Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Bold abstract composition by RH Barnard (American, 20th Century). The backdrop of this piece is composed of rectangular sections of brown, red, blue, and tan. In the center of the composition, there is a black object...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Acrylic

Piquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon
Piquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon

Piquant: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red, Pink, Peach, Maroon

By Stephen Walling

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright hues of red, peach, pink, maroon, white and beige Piquant, hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley artis...

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Eugene Dana Art

Materials

Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Eugene Dana art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Eugene Dana art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art 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, orange, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Eugene Dana in paint, acrylic paint, paper 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 Eugene Dana art, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Eugene Dana art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $345 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $2,725.