George Frederick Hinchcliff Paintings

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...

Midcentury abstract painting with paper and plexiglass collage artwork by the artist André Pailler. France, 1970. We bought several works of this artist...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

We acquired his large mural study out of an old Hudson River valley estate. It had been rolled up for years. It appears to have been cut down on the left side. Clearly a WPA Mural pr...

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

Erik Hoppe 1896 - 1968, oil on canvas. Motive: Søndermarken 1949. Title: "Midday light". Dimensions without frame: 65 x 76. Incl. Frame D 3 W 87 H 77 cm Exhibited: Birchs kunsthandel 24/2 - 11/3 1951. Cat. No. 4. Reviewed by Pola Gauguin (catalogue foreword). Separate exhibition with "Reality and fable". Prov. private collection. Erik Hoppe (1896–1968) was a Danish painter who is remembered for his paintings from the Copenhagen area, especially those with young ladies in the park at Valby. Hoppe also mastered the effects of light and color. His earlier work is typified by greens and dull shades but later he produced compositions benefitting from bright sunlight. His style reflects the peculiarly Danish form of modernism, initially based on the sombre everyday-realism of around 1930.[1] Affinities with the work of Edvard Weie and Harald Giersing...

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...