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Harold Haydon Art

American, 1909-1994
Harold Emerson Haydon was born in Fort William, Ontario, Canada in 1909. Haydon came to Chicago with his family in 1917 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1941. He attended the University of Chicago Lab School and the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Philosophy. He also studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago. Haydon was a long-time Professor of Art at the University of Chicago, teaching from 1944-1975. He became an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago from 1975-1981. Haydon also taught as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University from 1975-1982. In addition, Haydon served as the noted art critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1963-1985. He died in Chicago in 1994.
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A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, ea...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

A Cubist 1940s Mid-Century Modern Drawing of a Seated Woman Artist, Sketch Class
A Cubist 1940s Mid-Century Modern Drawing of a Seated Woman Artist, Sketch Class

A Cubist 1940s Mid-Century Modern Drawing of a Seated Woman Artist, Sketch Class

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking 1940s Cubist, Mid-Century Modern Drawing of a Seated Woman Artist, Sketch Class by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Pastel and charcoal on paper. A...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, Black Cat on a Table
A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, Black Cat on a Table

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, Black Cat on a Table

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking, Early 1950s Abstract, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting (Black Cat on a Table) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a capt...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Board

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Male Nudes, Hammering, Circus Tent

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Uniquely Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of Male Nude Figures Hammering the Tent Supports of a Circus Big Top by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

An Intriguing 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil, Standing Male Nude, "Departure"
An Intriguing 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil, Standing Male Nude, "Departure"

An Intriguing 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil, Standing Male Nude, "Departure"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intriguing, Large 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of a Standing Male Nude Figure on a Beach by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Departure", pa...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Vibrant, Mid-Century Modern Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon
A Vibrant, Mid-Century Modern Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon

A Vibrant, Mid-Century Modern Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern painting, "Vermont Landscape, Spruce Tree and Shoreline" by notable Chicago artist Harold Haydon. Painted near the artist's longtime summer studi...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Compelling 1951 Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Harold Haydon
A Compelling 1951 Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Harold Haydon

A Compelling 1951 Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, 1951 Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Artwork is unframed, matted/...

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Mid-19th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures
A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures

A Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Lively 1960s Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Abstract City Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Figures in a City Street", depicting an ab...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon
Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Very Finely Drawn Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio figu...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Graphite, Paper

A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Standing Nude - Beach
A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Standing Nude - Beach

A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Standing Nude - Beach

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, 1961 Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing (Standing Nude - Beach) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderful, large ink drawing by Hay...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Handmade Paper, Ink

A Scenic 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vermont Summer Landscape Painting
A Scenic 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vermont Summer Landscape Painting

A Scenic 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vermont Summer Landscape Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A scenic September, Vermont summer landscape painting by notable Chicago Modern artist Harold Haydon. The oil on Masonite painting is dated 1964. Signed and dated "Harold Haydon 19...

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1960s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting
An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting

An Abstract, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Still Life Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Visually Striking, early 1950s Abstract, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a colorful interior ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Seated Black Male Nude Model
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Seated Black Male Nude Model

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Seated Black Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Drawing of a Seated African American Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio figure study d...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman
A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman

A Fine 1930s Modern, Art Deco Female Drawing, Portrait of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1930s Art Deco Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman in Profile by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrai...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

A Fine 1950s, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Depiction of a Summer Symphony
A Fine 1950s, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Depiction of a Summer Symphony

A Fine 1950s, Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Depiction of a Summer Symphony

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1954 Surrealist depiction of a Summer symphony by notable Chicago Modern artist Harold Haydon. Executed in the artist's innovative, abstract "Binocular Vision" technique for which...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by Haydon showing his exc...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

A Sunny 1948 Mid-Century Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene with Bathers
A Sunny 1948 Mid-Century Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene with Bathers

A Sunny 1948 Mid-Century Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene with Bathers

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, colorful 1948 Mid-Century Modern beach scene by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Depicting a sunlit beach scene with bathers and sailboats painted along the sandy ...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Oil

A Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child
A Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child

A Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking Surrealist Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting "Mother & Child" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on Masonite, dating from 1952. E...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit
A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit

A Fine 1946 Modern Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model Wearing a Suit

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Academic Figure Study Portrait of a Handsome, Seated Male Model Wearing a Suit by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1940s charcoal...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Painting, "Seated Nude with Mirror"
A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Painting, "Seated Nude with Mirror"

A Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Painting, "Seated Nude with Mirror"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking Surrealist Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene "Seated Nude with Mirror" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on Masonite, dating fr...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back)
A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back)

A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Modern 1930s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Seated Nude, Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930s charcoal ...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman
A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman

A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking, Dramatic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figure Study Portrait of Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, studio drawing in charcoal of...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink

A Serene 1940's Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon
A Serene 1940's Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon

A Serene 1940's Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A scenic, American Modern 1940s Vermont summer landscape painting, depicting evergreen trees overlooking a placid lake by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Oil on canvas, measu...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Striking, 1951 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ink Drawing, "Conversation"
A Striking, 1951 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ink Drawing, "Conversation"

A Striking, 1951 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ink Drawing, "Conversation"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking Mid-Century Modern 1950s abstract ink drawing by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. A wonderful example of Hayden's experimentation with continuous line drawing. Ink...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon
Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Very Finely Drawn Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio figure...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Graphite, Paper

A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Running Nude & Profile
A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Running Nude & Profile

A Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Running Nude & Profile

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, 1961 Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing (Running Nude & Profile) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderful, large ink drawing by Ha...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Handmade Paper

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, ea...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

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