George Frederick Hinchcliff Wall Decorations

This exceptional original American Regionalist watercolor and gouache mural study perfectly encapsulates the optimistic "Progress and Industry" design spirit of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) era. Masterfully executed by acclaimed St. Louis muralist and WPA artist Michael Chomyk (1911–1993), the composition vividly chronicles the evolution of mid-century American infrastructure, transportation, and trade. The panoramic scene dynamically bridges two distinct worlds: a quiet, rural farm landscape complete with a traditional red barn and silos, and a bustling symbol of modern progress. Cutting through the countryside is a sleek, aerodynamic streamlined rail train, while a classic multi-engine propeller plane slices through the sky above. Both elements of transportation guide the viewer's eye toward a towering, geometric Art Deco NYC...

Vintage Nude Portrait Study of a Sitting Man. Appears to be Pastel and Watercolor on Paper. Dimensions. 26 W ; 20 H

Mural by Rufus Porter from Prescott Tavern in East Jaffrey, New Hampshire, circa 1824. This panel was removed from the tavern prior to its being torn down in 1950. This mural hung in...

Joyful Youth, black and white monochromatic scene of Kids on cart pulled by donkey - Framed dimensions: 29 in x 25 in.

Poseidon, from the series "Dionysus' Banquet" The Nude - reflecting contemporary social standards for aesthetics and morality. Although often associated with eroticism, the nude can ...

Italian School Portrait of a Neapolitan Youth, c.1920 Oil on canvas laid on board A charming and finely executed Italian School portrait depicting a smiling young Neapolitan boy we...

Important painting by Leonard Maurer (1912-1976), titled "Bridge #2", 1949. A great example of American 1940's modernism with clear influences of Jackso...

American Art Deco Modernist Social Realism Paul Raphael Meltsner Portrait of a Youth Oil on canvas Circa 1940 DIMENSIONS CANVAS: 26 x 20 inches FRAMED: 30 .5 x 24.5 inches DETAIL...

Abstract Portrait of a Native American Man wearing a Traditional Headdress. Possibly Watercolor and Pastel on Paper. Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with A...

Large American abstract modernist impressionist oil painting on masonite board in the great original artist hand painted sgraffito combed decorated wood frame by Zoute ( born Leon Sa...

Walt Kuhn (1877–1949) Still Life with Pears in Basket, 1947 Oil on canvas 30 x 20 inches (framed: 37 x 27 x 2 inches) Signed and dated lower right: “Walt Kuhn 1947” Painted in 1947,...

An elegant and fine abstract painting by Leonard Maurer, signed and dated 1949, titled "Summer Landscape", in original painted frame. Leonard Maurer (19...