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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 Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon"
A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon"

Harold HaydonA Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon", 1951

$1,800

A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still life with Lemon" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a painterly studio still life...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"
An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"

Harold HaydonAn Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille", 1946

$185

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study, "Deshabille"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study "Deshabille" by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink and graphite on paper and d...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink, Graphite

A Stunning, 1940s Modern Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman
A Stunning, 1940s Modern Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman

Harold HaydonA Stunning, 1940s Modern Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman, 1945

$235

A Stunning, 1940s Modern Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Stunning, 1940s Finely Rendered Modern Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 15 x 11 inches, unfram...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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

Harold HaydonA Charming, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Mother & Child, 1952

$950

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

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Figure Study, Standing Male Nude Model, Circa 1930

$235

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 with Outstretched Arms by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptio...

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1930s 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

Harold HaydonA Colorful Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, 1951

$1,800

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 cheerful studio still life sce...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon
A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon, 1945

$269Sale Price|30% Off

A Fabulous 1945 Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous Mid-Century Female Nude Studio Figure Study By Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a Seated Nude, the drawing is ink and watercolor on paper an...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon
A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon, circa 1931

$1,200

A Refined, 1931 Modern Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined, vibrant, early 1930s Precisionist still-life painting of a pitcher and squash by famed Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 15 x 18 inches; framed size: 21 x 2...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Board, Oil

A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude
A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

Harold HaydonA Stunning, Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude, circa 1930

$185Sale Price|35% Off

A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Stunning, Finely Drawn 1930s Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink on paper and dates from 1930. Artwork si...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

A Fabulous, Beautifully Rendered 1945 Modern Seated Female Nude by Harold Haydon
A Fabulous, Beautifully Rendered 1945 Modern Seated Female Nude by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Fabulous, Beautifully Rendered 1945 Modern Seated Female Nude by Harold Haydon

$385

A Fabulous, Beautifully Rendered 1945 Modern Seated Female Nude by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fabulous, Finely Rendered 1945 Modern Seated Female Nude by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is charcoal on paper and dates from 1945. Artwork siz...

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Mid-20th Century 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

Harold HaydonVintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon, 1951

$235

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 Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Drawing, “Use Your Energy Constructively"
A Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Drawing, “Use Your Energy Constructively"

Harold HaydonA Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Drawing, “Use Your Energy Constructively", Circa 1950

$165Sale Price|29% Off

A Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Drawing, “Use Your Energy Constructively"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Quirky, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Illustration Ink Drawing by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting a young man diligently working at a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Ink, Paper

Dynamic & Colorful, Abstract Expressionist Painting, Dated 1957 by Harold Haydon
Dynamic & Colorful, Abstract Expressionist Painting, Dated 1957 by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonDynamic & Colorful, Abstract Expressionist Painting, Dated 1957 by Harold Haydon, 1957

$875

Dynamic & Colorful, Abstract Expressionist Painting, Dated 1957 by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic & colorful, Abstract Expressionist Painting in Reds, Blues & Yellows by Artist Harold Haydon, Dated 1957. Framed in a dark, wood cube frame. Image size: 12" x 16". Fra...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

"The Scream", A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting
"The Scream", A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting

Harold Haydon"The Scream", A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting, 1950

$1,800

"The Scream", A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

"The Scream", A compelling, enigmatic 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Executed in Haydon's unique, a...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Canvas

A Compelling, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Still Life by Harold Haydon
A Compelling, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Still Life by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Compelling, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Still Life by Harold Haydon, 1946

$365

A Compelling, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Still Life by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Still Life Drawing by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A visually striking, finely executed charcoal drawing o...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman
A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman, circa 1945

$165

A Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1940s Modern Female Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exquisite studio portrait study, charcoal on...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, Couple at Fun House Mirror
A Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, Couple at Fun House Mirror

Harold HaydonA Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, Couple at Fun House Mirror, Circa 1950

$165Sale Price|29% Off

A Humorous, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, Couple at Fun House Mirror

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Quirky, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Illustration Ink Drawing Depicting a Young Couple Standing Beside A Fun House Mirror by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am....

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"
A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"

Harold HaydonA Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting", 1943

$165Sale Price|29% Off

A Quirky, Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Ink Drawing, "Women's Committee Meeting"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Quirky, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cartoon Illustration Ink Drawing Depicting a Women's Committee Meeting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwor...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon
A Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon, 1940

$2,500

A Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A delightful 1940 painting of two women lounging in the Vermont wilderness by artist Harold Haydon. Haydon had a summer compound in Calais, Vermont, where he often painted. Images ...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil

A Compelling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Seated Nude Young Woman
A Compelling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Seated Nude Young Woman

Harold HaydonA Compelling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Seated Nude Young Woman, 1950

$185

A Compelling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Seated Nude Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Studio Scene of a Seated Young Nude Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, intimate...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Serene, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Woman with Cat Shelling Peas
A Serene, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Woman with Cat Shelling Peas

Harold HaydonA Serene, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Woman with Cat Shelling Peas, 1950

$145

A Serene, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Scene, Woman with Cat Shelling Peas

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Serene, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Interior Studio Scene of a Young Woman Shelling Peas While Seated by a Cat by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A pea...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon
A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon, 1932

$950

A Refined, Modern 1932 Precisionist Still Life Painting by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined, vibrant Precisionist still-life painting of a glazed plate and jug by famed Chicago Modern artist Harold Haydon. A superb example of Haydon's early practiced skill in Mod...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Panel

An Captivating, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude
An Captivating, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude

Harold HaydonAn Captivating, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude, 1945

$288Sale Price|25% Off

An Captivating, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Captivating, 1945 Mid-Century Modern Figure Drawing of a Standing Female Nude By Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A finely rendered standing female nude studio...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor

A Sensitive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Harold Haydon
A Sensitive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Sensitive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Harold Haydon, 1951

$385

A Sensitive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Sensitive, Finely Rendered 1950s 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 un...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Graphite

A Charming 1939 Landscape Painting Depicting Alabama by Harold Haydon
A Charming 1939 Landscape Painting Depicting Alabama by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Charming 1939 Landscape Painting Depicting Alabama by Harold Haydon, 1939

$950

A Charming 1939 Landscape Painting Depicting Alabama by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming & diminutive landscape, oil on paper painting, dated 1939 & titled "Alabama" by artist Harold Haydon. The painting is framed in a rustic, wood frame. Image size: 4 1/2"...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Oil

A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon
A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon, 1945

$2,850

A Pair of 1940s Diminutive Paintings of Vermont by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pair of 1940s "Thumb Box", oil on paper paintings depicting stone wall menders in Thetford, Vermont. Image size: 4 1/2" x 6 each. Framed size: 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" each. Estate st...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Oil

A 1946, Charcoal on Paper drawing of Three Nudes by Artist Harold Haydon
A 1946, Charcoal on Paper drawing of Three Nudes by Artist Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA 1946, Charcoal on Paper drawing of Three Nudes by Artist Harold Haydon, 1946

$285

A 1946, Charcoal on Paper drawing of Three Nudes by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1946, charcoal on paper drawing of three nudes by Artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 13 3/4" x 9 3/4". Archivally matted to 18" x 14". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Haro...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Resting Cat
A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Resting Cat

Harold HaydonA Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Resting Cat, 1950

$135

A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Resting Cat

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Delightful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing of a Resting Cat by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 9 1/4” x 11 1/2” (Sheet), unframed, mat...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Young Nude Male Carrying Bricks
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Young Nude Male Carrying Bricks

Harold HaydonA Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Young Nude Male Carrying Bricks, 1951

$235

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Young Nude Male Carrying Bricks

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Drawing of a Young Male Nude Carrying a Palette of Bricks by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed figure study dra...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

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