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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, Seated Male Nude Model (Back)
A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model (Back)

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Seated Male Nude Model (Back)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Seated Male Nude Model (Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal anatomical composite drawing...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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 Striking 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Black Female Nude
A Striking 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Black Female Nude

A Striking 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Black Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Nude African-American Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A beautifully drawn and i...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon
A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon

A 1940s Modern, American Scene Study of a Seated Man at a Table by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1940s American Scene study of a Man Seated at a Table by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A delightful sketch ("Dinner at the Windermere Hot...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

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 Fine 1940s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model
A Fine 1940s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model

A Fine 1940s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, 1940s Mid-Cenrury Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed...

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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 by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrait study, ch...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon
1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon

1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1951 ink on paper figure study by artist Harold Haydon depicting a conversation. Artwork size: 12" x 9 1/2". Archivally matted to 14" x 16". Provenance: Estate of the artist....

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

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 serene 1940s Vermont Landscape, depicting evergreen trees and a lake by artist Harold Haydon. Image size: 16" x 20". Framed size: 20" x 24". In a rustic brown wood frame. Es...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Canvas

A 1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon
A 1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon

A 1951 Ink on Paper Figure Study of a Conversation by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A ink on paper figure study by artist Harold Haydon depicting a conversation. Artwork size: 12" x 9 1/2". Archivally matted to 14" x 16". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Haro...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

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 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 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 Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men
A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men

A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A visually striking charcoal male portrait stu...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model
An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

An Alluring 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Young Female Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Alluring, Finely Drawn 1950s Mid-Century Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Ink on paper, dating from 1951. Artwork size: ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

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

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fabulous 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude, Sepia Toned
A Fabulous 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude, Sepia Toned

A Fabulous 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude, Sepia Toned

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous, 1940s Modern Cubist Watercolor of a Seated Female Nude Model by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Watercolor and ink on sepia toned paper, dating from...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1951 Ink Drawing Still Life, Studio Interior by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
1951 Ink Drawing Still Life, Studio Interior by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

1951 Ink Drawing Still Life, Studio Interior by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A highly finished, 1951 detailed ink drawing of a still-life and studio interior by notable Chicago Modern artist, Harold Haydon. A striking drawing completed on fine, hand-made pap...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man
A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man

A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern, Abstracted Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Model, Young Man by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well execute...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fine, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Hand & Feet)
A Fine, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Hand & Feet)

A Fine, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Hand & Feet)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Academic Anatomical Figure Study of a Model's Hand & Feet by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed composite fi...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Legs & Feet)
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Legs & Feet)

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Legs & Feet)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of Arms, Legs and Feet by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed ink composite figu...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man
A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Introspective Stare", the drawing is ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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 Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude
A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink on sepia toned paper and dates from 1946....

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

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

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