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Frank Dobson Paintings

British, 1886-1963
A sculptor, draughtsman and painter in oil and watercolour. Born in London, Dobson first studied at Leyton School of Art and later at the City and Guilds School, Kennington. His early paintings were much influenced by Roger Fry’s Post-Impressionist exhibitions. His first carvings date from 1913 and his first one man show, at the Chenil Gallery, was in 1914. During World War I he enlisted in the Artists’ Rifles and continued working - his large oil The Balloon Apron was acquired by the Imperial War Museum. After the war Dobson met Wyndham Lewis and exhibited with Group X in 1920 and he held his first one-man show as a sculptor at the Leicester Galleries in 1921. During the interwar Dobson consolidated his reputation as a sculptor and together with Epstein was called “a keeper of tradition” – bridging classical and modern sculpture. In 1946 Dobson was appointed professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art. He is represented in many public galleries including the Tate Gallery.
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Artist: Frank Dobson
Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude

Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude

By Frank Dobson

Located in Roma, IT

Important red chalk drawing of a reclining Female nude Signed and dated by Frank Dobson "Frank Dobson 37" This drawing, never before on the market, comes from an important European...

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Cornish 20th Century artist Frank Dobson 'Newlyn Girl', oil painting
Cornish 20th Century artist Frank Dobson 'Newlyn Girl', oil painting

Cornish 20th Century artist Frank Dobson 'Newlyn Girl', oil painting

By Frank Dobson

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Frank Dobson RA (British, 1886 – 1963) Newlyn girl Oil on panel 9.3/4 x 13.3/4 in. (24.7 x 35.5 cm.) Provenance: From the collection of Janet Beat Bonhams London Frank Dobson (1886...

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Portrait of the Artist's Assistant, Watercolour and Ink, 20th Century British
Portrait of the Artist's Assistant, Watercolour and Ink, 20th Century British

Portrait of the Artist's Assistant, Watercolour and Ink, 20th Century British

By Frank Dobson

Located in London, GB

Watercolour and ink on graphite, signed lower right Image size: 22 x 17 1/2 inches (56 x 44.5 cm) Original frame POA Inscribed on reverse 'Frank Dobson's Assistant - Celia Gills' F...

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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Find a wide variety of authentic Frank Dobson paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Frank Dobson in paint, ink, oil paint 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 Frank Dobson paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Albert Bertalan, Andrew Macara , and Prunella Clough. Frank Dobson paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,912 and tops out at $12,629, while the average work can sell for $8,771.