Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

German, 1900-1978

Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978) Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March 1, 1900, Rendsburg, Germany Died: April 10, 1978, Dallas, Texas Entered the U.S.; Jan. 14, 1923, at Port Arthur, Texas. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago from where he graduated. While in Chicago he painted and made model sail boats, an interest he acquired in the German Merchant Marine at the age of 16. He also married, became a father, and managed a painting trip throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas with his wife and son. By July of 1933 he had separated from his wife and son in Chicago and had settled in San Antonio, Texas as a starving artist. In September 1935 he moved to Dallas where he finished his paintings during the winter months and spent the summers painting on the ranches in West Texas and New Mexico. He entered the Army on Nov. 11, 1942, served in the south Pacific and was honorably discharged on March 22, 1944. He went to work in the defense industry for North American Aviation as a technical illustrator until the wars end. Back in Dallas, Fred bought a WWII ambulance and converted it to an artist's studio-van and spent the years from 1946 to 1978 traveling and painting throughout Texas and New Mexico, returning to Dallas to finish his paintings, carve, build and sail his model boats. His later years were spent at his studio adjacent to the Dallas Art Association where he also acted as an instructor. His paintings have been exhibited in Chicago, New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Taos, and Sante Fe. A photo of Mae West looking at Fred's Self-portrait was published in the "Dallas News" 5-6-'39. She was concluding an engagement at the Majestic Theater in Dallas and between shows previewed his exhibition. An extensive biographical article is in the "Dallas News" of 2-23-47 and also on 3-16-41

Artist: Fred Darge

Fred DargeBlue, Red, and Brown Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy on a Horse, Mid-20th Century

$1,250

Blue, Red, and Brown Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy on a Horse

Located in Houston, TX

Blue, red, and brown abstract impressionist painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a cowboy wearing a blue shirt and a red hat as he sits on a brown riding horse. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Companion, 2026

$1,486

H 51.97 in W 55.91 in D 0.04 in

The Companion

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 132×142 cm (overall size with stretching 142×152 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled At the heart of the canvas is a laconic yet profound scene of qui...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaIn the Warmth, 2026

$1,486

H 38.19 in W 55.91 in D 0.04 in

In the Warmth

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×142 cm (overall size with stretching 107×152 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled “In the Warmth” invites the viewer into an enveloping atmosphere o...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaA Corner of One's Own, 2026

$1,486

H 48.04 in W 55.91 in D 0.04 in

A Corner of One's Own

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 122×142 cm (overall size with stretching 132×152 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This artwork immerses the viewer in a warm, cozy domestic atmosph...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse, 1990

$1,500Sale Price|40% Off

H 60 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning large scale abstract expressionist horse's head/eye, circa 1990. Unsigned. Unframed. Size: 60"H x 60"W x 1.5.

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1990s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Quiet Bloom, 2026

$971

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

The Quiet Bloom

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled A serene, intimate composition where a slender white figure rests i...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaWithin the Green Crowns, 2026

$1,143

H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Within the Green Crowns

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×120 cm (Total canvas size including stretching margins: 107×130 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This artwork is a visual metaphor for the sanct...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Inner Circle, 2026

$1,292

H 38.19 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

The Inner Circle

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×120 cm (overall size with stretching 107×130 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" "The Inner Circle" (The Invio...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

MARTSI ( Nataliia Martsilenko)“Let’s Play”, 2026

$1,029

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

“Let’s Play”

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting "Let’s Play" immerses the viewer in a playful world, inviting them into a fairy tale reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. The girl holds a small rabbit tightly in her arm...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Stronghold, 2026

$1,086

H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

The Stronghold

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 120×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×130 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" "The Stronghold» The work is ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaBird Bazaar in My Head, 2026

$1,029

H 43.31 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Bird Bazaar in My Head

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 110×97 cm (overall size with stretching 120×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" The painting serves as a powe...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaThe Vigilant Guardian, 2026

$1,280

H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

The Vigilant Guardian

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 120×97 cm (overall size with stretching 130×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled the series "The Inviolable Reserve" Painting: "The Vigilant Guard...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Modernist Goldfish Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Unsigned, 2000

$1,320Sale Price|40% Off

H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in

Modernist Goldfish Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Unsigned, 2000

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning modernist impasto painting of a goldfish with coral reminiscent of California Abstract Expressionist painter Joan Brown's early work. Circa 2000. W...

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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Fred Darge Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Gesso

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