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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
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

An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude
An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

Harold HaydonAn Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude, circa 1945

$95

An Intimate, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Female Figure Study, Standing Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

An Intimate, Finely Drawn 1940s Modern Female Nude Figure Study by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). The drawing is ink on paper and dates circa 1945. Artwork ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers
An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers

Harold HaydonAn Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers, 1951

$850

An Abstract, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Oil, Water Polo - Swimmers

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sporting-Themed Oil Painting of Swimming Water Polo Players by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Harold Haydon Art

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Oil, Masonite

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

Harold HaydonA Compelling Surrealist, Mid-Century Modern Ink Drawing, Running Nude & Profile, 1961

$1,200

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

Harold HaydonA Unique, Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chicago City Scene with Figures, 1968

$1,100

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 "City Street with Figures", Depicting an ab...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Art

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Masonite, Oil

A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting
A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting

Harold HaydonA Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting, 1950

$950

A Vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon. A vivid, early example of Haydon's Post-War Abstract Expressionist pai...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil

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

$650

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic, colorful, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Expressionist oil painting in vibrant reds, blues & yellows by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Oil on canvas board; f...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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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Paper, Charcoal

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 Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

Harold HaydonA Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman, 1951

$235

A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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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

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 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 Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon
A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

Harold HaydonA Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon, 1946

$165

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Finely Drawn, 1946 Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A beautifully executed and introspective charcoal portrait drawing o...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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

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 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

Harold HaydonA Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Black Male Model, 1951

$235

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, charcoal ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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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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

Harold HaydonA Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man, 1960

$235

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

Harold HaydonA Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Academic Anatomical Figure Study (Female Feet), 1950

$135

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

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Ink

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

Harold HaydonA Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman, 1951

$235

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

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

Harold HaydonA Distinctive, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Study of Two Young Men, circa 1950

$135

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

Harold HaydonA Fabulous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Standing Female Nude Figure Study, 1950

$385

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, 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 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 Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather
A Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather

Harold HaydonA Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather, Circa 1932

$212Sale Price|20% Off

A Charming, Modern 1930s Portrait Study of a Young Male Bather

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, 1930s Modernist Portrait Study of a Seated Young Male Bather by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Most likely completed at a summer lake house in Al...

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1930s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Charcoal, Paper

A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes
A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes

Harold HaydonA Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes, 1946

$240

A Striking, 1946 Modern Figure Study Drawing of Three Standing Female Nudes

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking, Mid-Century Modern 1946, charcoal figure study drawing of three standing female nudes by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Artwork size: 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (u...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Art

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Paper, Charcoal

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