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Harold Haydon Paintings

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 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 Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Board

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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

A Sunny 1948 Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
A Sunny 1948 Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

A Sunny 1948 Modern Lake Michigan Beach Scene by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon

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 Paintings

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Paper, Oil

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 Paintings

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Ink, Paper

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

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

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 Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

A Captivating 1944 Still-Life Painting of the Artist's Studio by Harold Haydon
A Captivating 1944 Still-Life Painting of the Artist's Studio by Harold Haydon

A Captivating 1944 Still-Life Painting of the Artist's Studio by Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A captivating 1944 oil on board, still-life painting of the artist's studio by Harold Haydon. The painting is framed in a dark brown, painted wood frame. Artwork size: 10" x 13 1...

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1940s American Modern Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Board

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 Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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 Paintings

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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 subdued, tonal int...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Male Bather, Vermont Landscape
A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Male Bather, Vermont Landscape

A Striking 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Male Bather, Vermont Landscape

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of a Nude Male Bather Kneeling in a Vermont Summer Landscape by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Painted in A...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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 Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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 Paintings

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Paper, Oil

A Charming 1956 Painting of a Red House in Calais, VT by Artist Harold Haydon
A Charming 1956 Painting of a Red House in Calais, VT by Artist Harold Haydon

A Charming 1956 Painting of a Red House in Calais, VT by Artist Harold Haydon

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming 1956 oil on canvas board painting of a red brick house, titled "Corner of the Brick House with Last Snow Bank, Calais, VT" by artist Harold Haydon. The painting is framed...

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1950s American Modern Harold Haydon Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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 Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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

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 Paintings

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Masonite, 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 Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

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

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Board, Oil

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 cheerful studio still life sce...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

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

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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

"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 Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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

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 Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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

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 Paintings

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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

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 Paintings

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Paper, Oil

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"
A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Auctioneer Selling Junk"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Humorous 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting of a Country Auction by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Auctioneer Selling Junk" and painted in ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Board

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

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 Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

A Lively, Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Painting, "Swimmers"
A Lively, Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Painting, "Swimmers"

A Lively, Abstract 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sporting Themed Painting, "Swimmers"

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Lively 1950s Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Sporting- Themed Abstract Painting, "Swimmers", by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Oil on Masonite, dating from 1...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Harold Haydon Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)
A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)

A Vibrant, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Burning Fire (Flame)

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Unique Surrealist 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting of Burning Fire (Flame) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon. A vivid, eye-catching example of Haydon...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

A Lively, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Scene, Seated Female Nude
A Lively, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Scene, Seated Female Nude

A Lively, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Studio Scene, Seated Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Striking 1950s Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Abstract Studio Scene with Artist & Seated Female Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Board

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

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 Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Unique, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Beach Scene / Bathers
A Unique, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Beach Scene / Bathers

A Unique, Surrealist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, Beach Scene / Bathers

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Unique, Striking 1950s Surrealist Mid-Century Modern Abstract Beach Scene with Bathers by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Depicting an abstracted painting o...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Harold Haydon Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

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