Gordon Brown Figurative Paintings

"Summer Pier Fishing" American Scene Social Realism WPA Mid-20th Century Modern Syd J. Browne (1907-1991) "Summer Pier Fishing" 22 x 30 inches Oil on canvas. c. 1930s Signed lower r...

Painting of Mountain Path by Lake in Ireland by 20th Century Irish Artist Art measures 16 x 9 inches Frame measures 24.5 x 17.5 inches A beautifully atmospheric mid 20th century Ir...

Landscape American Hungarian European Modernism 1938 Realism Long Island WPA era. The canvas measures 18” x 20". The artist signed the stretcher as well as the canvas. The scene depicts a spots in New York where Queens borders with Nassau county, Rosedale, which abuts the Five Towns. The border runs through Hook Creek, another painting we are currently offering. Stephen (Istvan) Csoka was born in Gárdony, Hungary on January 2, 1897 and died in New York in 1989. He is best remembered as a painter and etcher of portraits, nudes, landscapes, genre, and horses. Csoka studied at the Budapest Royal Academy of Art and his memberships include Associate of the National Academy of Design in New York City; the Society of American Etchers in Brooklyn, NY; the Society of Brooklyn Artists; and the Hungarian Etchers Association. Csoka's exhibitions and awards include a medal at the Barcelona International Exhibition in 1929; a prize at the City of Budapest Exhibit in 1930; prizes at the Society of American Etchers in 1942 and 1945; prizes at the Library of Congress in 1944 and 1946; a prize at the Society of Brooklyn Artists in 1944; a prize at the Philadelphia Watercolor Club in 1945; the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1945; the Carnegie Institute in 1943, 1944, and 1945; the Art Institute of Chicago in 1944; the Los Angeles Museum of Art in 1945; the National Academy of Design from 1940 through 1945; one-artist shows at the Contemporary Artists in 1940, 1943, and 1945; and the Minneapolis State Fair in 1943. *Stephen continued to recieve awards and exhibit his work throughout his life. In 1997, Hofstra Museum sponsored a Retrospective/Centennial exhibition in honor of his birth. Collections representing Csoka's work are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY; the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, NY; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA; the British Museum, London, England; the Bezalel National Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio; Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell, MA; the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH; Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, OH; the Sheldon Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, IN; the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL; the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, MN; the Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM; the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary, the Museum of the City of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary; the Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA; Georgia Museum of Art, Athens, GA; Hofstra Museum, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; Holocaust Museum, Glen Cove, NY; National Academy of Art, New York, NY; New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA; New York Historical Society, New York, NY;New York Public Library, New York, NY; National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; Peabody Museum, Cambridge, MA; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA; Reading Public Museum, Reading, PA; Livingston Arts Center, Mount Morris, NY; Ball State Teachers College, Muncie, IN; City College, New York, NY; Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY; Hungarian Consulate, New York, NY; Hungarian Heritage, New Brunswick, NJ; Hunter College, New York, NY; IBM Collections; Princeton Print Club...

This small oil painting on board (21.5 x 33 cm) is a rare early work by Swedish landscape painter Carl Johansson (1863–1944). Painted during the artist’s 1894 travels to the Canary I...

This enchanting night landscape in oil on canvas was painted by an Unidentified, presumably German, master "P. JHNEN" or "P. IHNEN", in the late 19th century, and is imbued with a ro...

About this work: “Sierra Heights, 1971” by Paul Grimm (1892-1974). A beautiful view of the Sierra Nevada mountains by Grimm, one of the most beloved painters of the California lands...

Antique French impressionist cityscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition...

Georg Stoopendaal (1866–1953) A Woman in the Field oil on board signed G.S unframed 23 × 31 cm (9 × 12 ¼ in) framed 33 × 41 cm (13 × 16 ⅛ in) In this quietly atmospheric scene, a ...

“Eastern White Pines, c. 1910” by Charles Warren Eaton (American, 1857-1937). A wonderful example of Eaton’s renowned compositions of Eastern white pine trees in his mature style. A...

Dennis Sheehan Spring Thaw Signed lower left, titled on verso Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School wit...

JOAQUÍN PALLARÉS ALLUSTANTE Spanish, 1853 - 1935 PORTE SAINT - DENIS signed "J. Pallares" (lower left) oil on canvas 10-1/2 x 15-3/4 inches (26.5 x 40...

Glendun River in Northern Ireland, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1985, by 20th Century Irish Artist, Manson Blair. Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame measures 20 x 16 inches A beautifully observed Irish landscape capturing the quiet beauty of the Glendun River, one of the celebrated Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. Bathed in soft natural light, the composition leads the eye gently along the tranquil river towards the rolling hills beyond, where subtle variations of greens, ochres and silvery blues evoke the ever changing atmosphere of the Irish countryside. Delicately painted winter trees frame the scene, while carefully rendered rocks and reflections bring a remarkable sense of depth, balance and serenity. Manson Blair demonstrates a refined command of realism, combining confident brushwork with an understated palette that perfectly captures the peaceful character of this unspoilt landscape. The painting possesses a timeless elegance, making it equally suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Works depicting the iconic scenery of County Antrim continue to enjoy enduring appeal among collectors of Irish art, particularly those seeking authentic representations of Northern Ireland's celebrated natural beauty. Presented in an elegant gilt frame, this charming original oil painting offers both decorative sophistication and lasting investment appeal, embodying the tranquillity and enduring romance of one of Ireland's most picturesque river valleys. Artist: Manson Blair Title: Glendun River, Northern Ireland Medium: Oil on Canvas Date: Circa 1985 Art Size: 16 × 12 inches (40.6 × 30.5 cm) Frame Size: 20 × 16 inches (50.8 × 40.6 cm) Condition: Presented in excellent condition and housed in an attractive gilt frame, ready to hang. This peaceful composition would make an exceptional addition to any collection of Irish landscape painting, offering a calming focal point and celebrating the timeless beauty of the Glens of Antrim. Nestled within the renowned Glens of Antrim, Glen Dun is celebrated for its unspoilt natural beauty, where rolling green hills descend through a secluded valley towards the dramatic Antrim coastline. Winding roads, ancient stone walls, rushing streams and native woodland create a landscape of remarkable tranquillity, while ever changing light and seasonal colour lend the glen an enduring sense of atmosphere. Less visited than some of its neighbouring glens, Glen Dun retains a peaceful, timeless character that has long inspired artists seeking to capture the quiet majesty and rugged beauty of Northern Ireland's countryside. Its combination of sweeping vistas, rich textures and serene isolation makes it one of the most picturesque and evocative landscapes in County Antrim. Born in 1947 near Ballyclare in Northern Ireland, Manson developed a passion for art early on in life. With a particular love for the Irish coastline, mountain ranges and lakes, Blair began his artistic career in earnest in the early 1970’s. His work has been influenced by great landscape artists such as Frank McKelvey...