Harold Town Art
Canadian, 1924-1990
Harold Town remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the Painters Eleven group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists, who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting. Somewhat ironically, his first significant body of work, which established his reputation as a group of monotypes - which he called Single Autographic Prints. Town was introduced to lithography by fellow painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. The Single Autographic Prints were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate him to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. By the end of the decade, Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada. This complex mauve-hued example of a Single Autographic Print is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface. This type of SAP is particularly sought-after as it is one of the earliest and features a distinct graphic collage-like composition made up of blocky shapes. Such elements would become signatures in Town's oeuvre. An essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.
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Shung Kang
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.
Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called "Single Autographic Prints"
Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Art
Materials
Monoprint
Wall Jumping
By Harold Town
Located in Vancouver, CA
Experience the vibrant artistry of Harold Town with "Wall Jumping," a striking piece offered from the artist's estate. As a co-founder of Painters Eleven, Town was instrumental in br...
Category
1950s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$30,400 Sale Price
46% Off
Untitled
By Harold Town
Located in New York, NY
Harold Town
Untitled, 1973
Silkscreen and Lithograph. Pencil Signed. Dated. Numbered.
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist on the front
39 1/4 × 27 1/2 inches
Unframed
Pencil signed and numbered from the limited edition of 55. De-accessioned from the Sears, Robuck & Co. art collection
Harold Town (1924-1990) has been dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial creativity, and he exhibited widely throughout Canada. He is best known as a founding member of the Painters Eleven, having coined the term for this artistic group himself. The name refers to the eleven Abstract Expressionist artists who banded together in Toronto between 1953 and 1960: Tom Hodgson, Jack Bush, William Ronald, Alexandra Luke, Oscar Cahén, Jock MacDonald, Ray Mead...
Category
1970s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph, Screen
Silent Light
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada and beyond for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract mono...
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1960s Abstract Geometric Harold Town Art
Materials
Canvas, Lucite, Oil
Charlie Chaplin in Sunnyside (Iconic, Actor, Portrait, Motion, Dance, ~30% OFF)
By Harold Town
Located in Kansas City, MO
Harold Barling Town
Charlie Chaplin in Sunnyside
1970
Original Lithograph
Visible: 19.5 x 14 inches
Framed: 26.25 x 20.25 x 1 inches
Signed, dated and numbered in pencil along lower edge
Edition: 88...
Category
1970s Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Lines and Loops
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is one of Canada's most influential and prolific artists. He also remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the "Painters Eleven" group. ...
Category
1950s Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Monotype
JOHN & YOKO
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Of all of Harold Town's (1924-1990) "Superstar" prints, his double portrait of John Lennon and Yoko Ono is one of the most iconic and charming.
1969, the year this lithograph was c...
Category
1960s American Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Day of the Dragon
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is the best-known and most dynamic artist from the "Painters Eleven" group. His reputation goes beyond his association with the group as arguably one of Can...
Category
1960s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Intaglio, Monotype
Tangerine Blue Stretch
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work.
Town was dubbed as the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial cr...
Category
1970s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Charlie Chaplin with Dancers
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...
Category
1980s Pop Art Harold Town Art
Materials
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Toy Horse Friesian
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the "Painters Eleven" group.
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Category
1970s Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Paper, India Ink
Ink Stretch 1
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...
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1970s Minimalist Harold Town Art
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India Ink
Orange Blue Stretch
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...
Category
1970s Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Harold Town "Grey Stretch"
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work.
Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...
Category
1970s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Park #52
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...
Category
1970s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Oil
$23,000
Ink Stretch 2
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work.
In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...
Category
1970s Minimalist Harold Town Art
Materials
India Ink
Four Nudes
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the "Painters Eleven" group.
Town's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a serie...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Graphite
Mauve Magic
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.
Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotypes - which he called "Single Autographic Prints"
Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Art
Materials
Monotype
Toy Horse
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of...
Category
1970s Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Chalk, Pastel, Graphite
Harold Town "Diva" Lithograph, 1970
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924–1990) was one of the most dynamic and brilliant figures in Canadian art throughout his lengthy career.
While often associated with Painters Eleven, he was also a m...
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1970s American Modern Harold Town Art
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Lithograph
Blue Grey Stretch
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work.
Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...
Category
1970s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Cadmus Slaying a Dragon (God Series)
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. One of the founders of Painters Eleven, he remains one of the most fascinating characters from this important colle...
Category
1970s Modern Harold Town Art
Materials
Chalk, Pastel, Graphite
Ballet
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Caviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional "Single Autographic Print" from 1954.
It is the earliest "SAP" we've handled and come directly from the estate of Harold Town.
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing.
Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called "Single Autographic Prints"
Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...
Category
1950s Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Monotype
$7,500
Blue Raspberry Stretch
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work.
Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Harold Town Art
Materials
Lithograph
Nautilus
By Harold Town
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting.
Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called "Single Autographic Prints"
Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Art
Materials
Monotype
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Town's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a series of unique prints ("Single Autographic Prints") that included elements of collage. In 1956, he represented Canada at the Venice Biennale with these works.
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While often associated with Painters Eleven, he was also a master printmaker. In every decade of his career he experimented with printmaking to create significant and memorable bodies of work.
In the 1960's star worship experienced never before levels of hysteria. From teenagers to downtown artists, fame and star worship defined this remarkable decade. While not necessarily associated with Pop Art, Harold Town explored the famous in a series of drawings and lithographic prints, “Popsters and Celebrities” primarily completed in 1969 to 1971.
Babe Bruth was one of the most famous American baseball players and was active for a remarkably long period; 1914 through 1935. Ruth's legendary power and charismatic personality made him the target of intense press and public attention.
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