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Francis Chapin Art

American, 1899-1965
Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). A prolific painter, Chapin produced numerous works while traveling in Mexico, France, Spain, Saugatuck and Martha’s Vineyard, where he frequently spent summers and taught at the Old Sculpin Gallery there. Chapin was best recognized for his dynamic and vibrant images of Chicago during the 1930s and 40s. Chapin was a resident of the Old Town neighborhood where he lived and kept his studio on Menomonee Street for many years. Described as a “colorful figure, nearly 6 feet 6 inches tall, and thin, and usually wearing tweeds”, it is easy to imagine Chapin at work observing the busy street life of the city. In addition to his many exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chapin’s work was shown during his lifetime at such institutions as the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia; the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.; the National Academy of Design, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, among others. Francis Chapin’s paintings are represented in the collections the Art Institute of Chicago; the Friedman Collection, Chicago; the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; the Denver Art Museum; the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach; the Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, among others.
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A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard
A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

Francis ChapinA Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, Circa 1950

$950

A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Bustling 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A busy harbor scene of sandy shoreline, docks and boat...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin
A Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin, Crica 1930

$850

A Captivating 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A captivating, 1930s portrait painting of a young woman by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A sensitive, skilled portrait of a young female model, most likely h...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Cheerful 1950s, Modern City Park Scene with Horse & Carriage, "Rome Street"
A Cheerful 1950s, Modern City Park Scene with Horse & Carriage, "Rome Street"

Francis ChapinA Cheerful 1950s, Modern City Park Scene with Horse & Carriage, "Rome Street", circa 1950

$950

A Cheerful 1950s, Modern City Park Scene with Horse & Carriage, "Rome Street"

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A lively, colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern city park scene with a horse & carriage ("Rome Street") by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin. Possibly a scene painted near the histor...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Wood Panel

A Colorful, Dynamic 1930s Modern Boxing Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin
A Colorful, Dynamic 1930s Modern Boxing Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Colorful, Dynamic 1930s Modern Boxing Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, circa 1935

$950

A Colorful, Dynamic 1930s Modern Boxing Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Dynamic 1930s Modern Boxing Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 2 3/4 x 4 inches, oil on Masonite mounted to original board; accompanied wit...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin
A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin, 1930

$285

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine 1930's, Depiction of a Boxing Match by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Francis Chapin. This dynamic drawing captures overlapping human forms rendered in expressive, gestural li...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Vintage 1950s Pastel & Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin
A Vintage 1950s Pastel & Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Vintage 1950s Pastel & Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin, circa 1950

$245

A Vintage 1950s Pastel & Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

For your hockey enthusiast! A dynamic 1950s, pastel and charcoal on paper drawing of a hockey game by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 9 x 12 inches. Matted to: 14 x 18 inches. Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington and Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Colorful, Modern 1950's Painting of Martha's Vineyard, Breakfast on the Porch
A Colorful, Modern 1950's Painting of Martha's Vineyard, Breakfast on the Porch

Francis ChapinA Colorful, Modern 1950's Painting of Martha's Vineyard, Breakfast on the Porch, 1951

$1,200

A Colorful, Modern 1950's Painting of Martha's Vineyard, Breakfast on the Porch

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Titled "Breakfast on the Porch at the Vineyard Ho...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo
A Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo

Francis ChapinA Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo, circa 1963

$2,600

A Large Compelling Mid-Century Modern Painting, Rome at Night, Ponte Sant’Angelo

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, compelling Mid-Century Modern painting of Rome by famed Chicago artist, Francis Chapin. Depicting a vibrant nocturne view of the historic Ponte Sant’Angelo, the painting da...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Large, Expansive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Landscape Painting, Sedona, Arizona
A Large, Expansive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Landscape Painting, Sedona, Arizona

Francis ChapinA Large, Expansive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Landscape Painting, Sedona, Arizona, Circa 1955

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

A Large, Expansive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Landscape Painting, Sedona, Arizona

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A large, expansive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Southwestern Painting of Sedona, Arizona by Francis Chapin, depicting Cathedral Rock, Red Rock State Park. Canvas size: 20 x 40 inches; ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin
A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

$1,200

A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Chicago Modern Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a bustling, colorful view of Lisbon's historic Black Horse Sq...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Board, Canvas, Oil

A Colorful 1950s Mountain Beach Scene by Famed Modern Artist, Francis Chapin
A Colorful 1950s Mountain Beach Scene by Famed Modern Artist, Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Colorful 1950s Mountain Beach Scene by Famed Modern Artist, Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

$950

A Colorful 1950s Mountain Beach Scene by Famed Modern Artist, Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Colorful 1950s Painting of a Beach Scene along a Mountain Coast by Famed Chicago Modern Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a picturesque view of a quiet bea...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard
A Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

Francis ChapinA Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, Circa 1950

$1,200

A Vibrant, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A busy harbor scene of docks and boat houses,...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting, "Country Road"
A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting, "Country Road"

Francis ChapinA Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting, "Country Road", Circa 1935

$950

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting, "Country Road"

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting of Country Road by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A gem of a painting, exemplifying Chapin's stea...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Masonite

1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende
1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende

Francis Chapin1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

$1,200

1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vibrant, early Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a bustling, picturesque view of the shaded, arched arcade of the Portal de Guadalupe in the historic city of San Miguel de Allende, the painting is oil on canvas and dates circa 1940. The towering pink spire of the majestic church, the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel...

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1940s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard
A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

Francis ChapinA Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, circa 1950

$950

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Painted near the artist's longtime studio ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene
A Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene

Francis ChapinA Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene, ca. 1950

$950

A Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pool Hall Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2", Oil on Masonite, Framed size: 11" x 12 1/2"....

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers
A Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers

Francis ChapinA Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers, Circa 1950

$750

A Cheerful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life of a Colorful Bouquet of Flowers

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting of a Colorful Bouquet of Spring Flowers by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Completed in the vibrant,...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Canvas, Board

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting with Church and Country Road
A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting with Church and Country Road

Francis ChapinA Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting with Church and Country Road, Circa 1935

$725

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting with Church and Country Road

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Cheerful, 1930s American Scene Landscape Painting with Church and Country Road by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A gem of a painting, exemplifying ...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

A ca. 1928 Drawing of a Dapper Man with a Pint Glass by Artist Francis Chapin
A ca. 1928 Drawing of a Dapper Man with a Pint Glass by Artist Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA ca. 1928 Drawing of a Dapper Man with a Pint Glass by Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1928

$350

A ca. 1928 Drawing of a Dapper Man with a Pint Glass by Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charismatic, 1920s charcoal on paper drawing of a dapper young man seated beside a pint glass by famed Chicago artist Francis Chapin. Image size: 12 x 9 inches. Matted size: 18 x 14 inches Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1920s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Vintage 1950s Pastel and Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin
A Vintage 1950s Pastel and Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Vintage 1950s Pastel and Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

$245

A Vintage 1950s Pastel and Charcoal Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfect for your hockey enthusiast! A colorful, dynamic 1950s pastel on paper drawing of a hockey game by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin. Image size: 9 x 12 inches. Matted size: 14 x 18. Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington and Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Vintage 1950s Pastel on Paper Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin
A Vintage 1950s Pastel on Paper Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Vintage 1950s Pastel on Paper Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin, circa 1950

$245

A Vintage 1950s Pastel on Paper Drawing of a Hockey Game by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfect for your hockey enthusiast! A dynamic 1950s pastel on paper drawing of a hockey game by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin. Image size: 9 x 12 inches. Matted size: 14 x 18 inches. Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington and Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Pastel

A Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene
A Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene

Francis ChapinA Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene, circa 1950

$1,800Sale Price|28% Off

A Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A vibrant, colorful harbor scene of Martha's Vineyard by notable Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a blustery dockside view with fishing and sailboats...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Drawing of a ca. 1930s Bicycle Race by Artist Francis Chapin
A Drawing of a ca. 1930s Bicycle Race by Artist Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Drawing of a ca. 1930s Bicycle Race by Artist Francis Chapin, ca. 1930

$385

A Drawing of a ca. 1930s Bicycle Race by Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

Perfect for your cycling enthusiast! A 1930s charcoal on paper drawing of a bicycle race by artist Francis Chapin. Image size: 11" x 14". Archivally matted to 16" x 20". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Charming Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin
A Charming Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Charming Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin, Circa 1965

$570

A Charming Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). With wonderful expressionist brushwork and a vibrant palette, the painting most like...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Oil, Masonite

Untitled

Francis ChapinUntitled, circa 1940

$2,250

Untitled

By Francis Chapin

Located in Dallas, TX

Francis Chapin was one of the most celebrated painters in Chicago during his lifetime. When he was a young art student, Valley House founder, Donald Vogel, painted with "Chape" on th...

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1930s Modern Francis Chapin Art

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Paper, Watercolor

A Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin
A Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin, circa 1935

$1,800

A Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic, colorful 1930s painting of a boxing match in Mexico by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin. Painted during one of the artist's early trips to Mexico, an exceptional painting showing Chapin's steadfast interest in sporting scenes, particularly boxing matches. Image size: 12 x 28 inches. Framed size: 15 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. Estate stamped on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington and Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

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1930s American Modern Francis Chapin Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Francis Chapin art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Francis Chapin art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Francis Chapin in paint, oil paint, masonite 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 Francis Chapin art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Frank Wilcox, Alfred Bendiner, and Harold Haydon. Francis Chapin art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $12,500, while the average work can sell for $1,800.

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