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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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Artist: Harold Haydon
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

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 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

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Paper, Charcoal

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

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 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 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

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderfully executed line drawing dating from 1946 with great character; looks ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Graphite

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 Dynamic 1945 Mid-Century Modern Cubist Studio Scene, Artist Sketch Class
A Dynamic 1945 Mid-Century Modern Cubist Studio Scene, Artist Sketch Class

A Dynamic 1945 Mid-Century Modern Cubist Studio Scene, Artist Sketch Class

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Dynamic, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Cubist Studio Scene, Artist's Sketch Class by Noted Chicago Painter, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches, unframed, mo...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

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

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study of a Steated Young Male Nude Model 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

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork Size: 18 x 12, unframed, mounted / floated t...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

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

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 subdued, tonal int...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

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 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

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 draw...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Graphite

A Picturesque 1945 Landscape Watercolor of Calais, Vermont, The Artist's Studio
A Picturesque 1945 Landscape Watercolor of Calais, Vermont, The Artist's Studio

A Picturesque 1945 Landscape Watercolor of Calais, Vermont, The Artist's Studio

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, Picturesque 1945 Landscape Watercolor of Calais, Vermont, The Artist's Studio, by noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). For many years, Haydon and his wif...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study
A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork Size: 18 x 12, unframed, mounted / floated t...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, 1940s Modern Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A finely drawn, introspective portrait in pastel and charcoal o...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study Portrait Drawing of an African American Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, Academic ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Handsome 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Male Model, Figure Study
A Handsome 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Male Model, Figure Study

A Handsome 1930s Modern Portrait of a Young Male Model, Figure Study

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Very Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Portrait Figure Study of a Handsome Young Male Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early charcoal drawing by ...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

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

A Tiny Painting of the Racine, WI Ravine, by Artist Harold Haydon
A Tiny Painting of the Racine, WI Ravine, by Artist Harold Haydon

A Tiny Painting of the Racine, WI Ravine, by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

Artist Harold Haydon called his tiny paintings "Thumb Box" paintings. This 1943 oil on paper painting depicts the Racine Ravine (Wisconsin Lakefront Beach). This is the perfect ser...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Oil

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, 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 Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting
A Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting

A Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a bright and vivid studio still life scene ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

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 Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Drawing of a Standing Male Nude by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed figure study drawing of a standing male nu...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Graphite

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude
A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Standing Female Nude by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Exhibiting a spare and exceptional use of brushwork...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

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