Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

1900-1973

Frederick Conway was a painter, educator and lecturer. When Max Beckmann was in residence at Washington University, Conway and he became close associates. Conway was one of the first to realize the importance and seriousness of Beckmann's teaching, and Beckmann painted Conway's portrait in 1949. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and studied at the Saint Louis School of Fine Arts and in Paris at the Academie Julian, the Academy Moderne, and the Academy Grande Chaumiere. He has done murals for the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and exhibited widely including at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Kansas City Art Institute and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC.

Artist: Frederick Conway

Frederick ConwayStill Life, c. 1965

$2,600

Still Life

By Frederick Conway

Located in New Orleans, LA

Frederick Conway (1900-1973) was a painter, educator, and lecturer. From 1929 to 1970, Conway was a member of the faculty of the Washington University Art School. When Max Beckmann was in residence at Washington University, he and Conway became close associates. Conway was one of the first to realize the importance and seriousness of Beckmann's teaching. In 1949, Beckmann painted Conway's portrait. Conway was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and studied at the Saint Louis School of Fine Arts and in Paris at the Academie Julian, the Academy Moderne, and the Academy Grande Chaumiere. He painted murals for the WPA (Works Progress Administration...

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1960s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Frederick ConwayAbstract, c. 1960

$1,600

Abstract

By Frederick Conway

Located in New Orleans, LA

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1960s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Frederick ConwayAbstract Orange, Yellow, Pink, c. 1960

$6,800

Abstract Orange, Yellow, Pink

By Frederick Conway

Located in New Orleans, LA

Frederick Conway (1900-1973) was a painter, educator, and lecturer. Conway was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and studied at the Saint Louis School of...

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1960s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Danny McCaw"Thick to Thin" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting, 2024

Sold|~~$950~~

H 16 in W 14 in

"Thick to Thin" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting

By Danny McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Thick to Thin" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure on a black, red, and white background....

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Danny McCaw"Red Flower", Oil Painting, 2021

$1,800

H 12 in W 9 in

"Red Flower", Oil Painting

By Danny McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous figure of white and grey sitting in an interior of grey....

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Erdal Alantar Composition, 1965

$4,680

H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Composition

Located in PARIS, FR

Signed by the artist, lower left. This expressive painting by Erald Alentar is characterized by a dense, tactile surface and a rich, earthy palette dominated by deep greens, browns,...

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1860s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Danny McCaw"Stripes" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting, 2024

$1,900

H 12 in W 9 in

"Stripes" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting

By Danny McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Stripes" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure leaning against a bed. Bio/artist statement...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Mid Century Oil, 1950

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 26 in D 2 in

Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Mid Century Oil

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 20L x 16H. Unsigned.

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John McCaw"Radiance" (2024) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Floral Oil Painting, 2024

$1,100

H 15.5 in W 13.5 in

"Radiance" (2024) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Floral Oil Painting

By John McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

John McCaw's (US based) "Radiance" (2024) is an oil painting that depicts an abstract bouquet of flowers. John McCaw (b. 1967), the eldest son of American expressionist Dan McCaw a...

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2010s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Board, Canvas, Oil

Patricia McParlinHarbour Wall: Contemporary abstract expressionist oil painting, 2018

$1,450

H 24.75 in W 24.75 in

Harbour Wall: Contemporary abstract expressionist oil painting

By Patricia McParlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

Mixed media on board Dark blue this wood surround frame

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Board

Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting, 1960

$975

H 16 in W 19 in D 2 in

Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

This enigmatic and atmospheric abstract painting—signed lower right—features a striking typographic element reading “HIJKLYN,” embedded within a densely worked surface of gestural b...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Susan Hable"Candy Land at the Nursery" - pink, abstract, whimsical, pattern, 2026

$1,800

H 20 in W 12 in

"Candy Land at the Nursery" - pink, abstract, whimsical, pattern

By Susan Hable

Located in Atlanta, GA

This abstract painting features hues of pink, green and blue. Susan Hable is inspired by the work of David Hockney, Milton Avery, Henri Matisse, Alex Katz, Howard Hodgkins, Hilma af...

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2010s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John McCaw"Red Line" (2024) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Oil Painting, 2024

$1,800

H 26.25 in W 20.25 in D 1.5 in

"Red Line" (2024) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Oil Painting

By John McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

John McCaw's (US based) "Red Line" (2024) is an oil painting that depicts an abstract still life. John McCaw (b. 1967), the eldest son of American expressionist Dan McCaw and brothe...

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2010s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Danny McCaw"Night Light" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting, 2024

$1,900

H 12 in W 8.5 in

"Night Light" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting

By Danny McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Night Light" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure standing in the moonlight. Bio/artist s...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

John McCaw"Bouquet" (2023) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Floral Oil Painting, 2023

$1,000

H 14 in W 12 in

"Bouquet" (2023) By John McCaw, Original Abstract Floral Oil Painting

By John McCaw

Located in Denver, CO

John McCaw's (US based) "Bouquet" (2024) is an oil painting that depicts an abstract bouquet of flowers. John McCaw (b. 1967), the eldest son of American expressionist Dan McCaw an...

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2010s Abstract Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Previously Available Items

Frederick ConwayDream, 1943

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H 30 in W 18 in D 1 in

Dream

By Frederick Conway

Located in Missouri, MO

Mid-Century Modern Fred Conway (1900-1973) "Dream" 1943 Oil and Wax on Wood Panel approx 30 x 18 inches Signed and Dated Lower Right A member of the faculty of the Washington University Art School from 1929 to 1970, Frederick Conway...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Frederick Conway Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Wood Panel

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