Harold Town Paintings
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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Artist: Harold Town
Wall Jumping
By Harold Town
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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...
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1950s Abstract Harold Town Paintings
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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 Paintings
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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...
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1970s Abstract Harold Town Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Town paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Town in gouache, ink, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1970s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Town paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Aron Hill, Hédy Gobaa, and Melisa Taylor Metzger. Harold Town paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,200 and tops out at $3,200, while the average work can sell for $3,200.