Harold Town Photography

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.

Artist: Harold Town

Harold TownNautilus, 1955

$9,200

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...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Monotype

Hatice BesunRed, Into the Light, Abstract Photography Giclee Print, 1/20, 2021, 2021

$1,700

H 24 in W 16 in

Red, Into the Light, Abstract Photography Giclee Print, 1/20, 2021

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Red" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered 1/20 Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2021 Dimension: 24 x 16” External Dimension( with white border) : Height...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Roger ReistKuss - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography, 2020

$2,059Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

Kuss - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography

Located in Zürich, CH

Der Foto-Künstler, Roger Reist, reflektiert die Welt um uns herum und in seinen Bildern auf zauberhafte Weise: "Die gesellschaftlichen Muster zu erkennen, diese anhand von meinen Bil...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Black and White

Roger ReistThere Is No Past - Large Scale Abstract Expressionist Art Photography, 2020

$2,059Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

There Is No Past - Large Scale Abstract Expressionist Art Photography

Located in Zürich, CH

Der Foto-Künstler, Roger Reist, reflektiert die Welt um uns herum und in seinen Bildern auf zauberhafte Weise: "Die gesellschaftlichen Muster zu erkennen, diese anhand von meinen Bil...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Color

Hatice Besun"Silhouette" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered, 2025

$4,000

H 24 in W 36 in

"Silhouette" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2025 Dimension: 24 x 36" External Dimension( with white border) Height:25.6 in. Width:37.6 in Large Print In Edition of 20 + 2AP Certified Con...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Hatice Besun"Absent" Portraits of Hidden Wounds, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited, 2023

$8,500

H 48 in W 36 in

"Absent" Portraits of Hidden Wounds, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Absent / From the series of Portraits of Hidden Wounds / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2023 Dimension: 48 x 36 External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 48....

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Hatice Besun"Rhapsody, Lights of New York" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed., 2022

$3,600

H 48 in W 36 in

"Rhapsody, Lights of New York" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rhapsody / from the series of Lights of New York / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2022 Dimension: 48 x 36” External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 48.8 in....

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Roger ReistWhat Do You Want from Me - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography, 2020

$2,059Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

What Do You Want from Me - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography

Located in Zürich, CH

Der Foto-Künstler, Roger Reist, reflektiert die Welt um uns herum und in seinen Bildern auf zauberhafte Weise: "Die gesellschaftlichen Muster zu erkennen, diese anhand von meinen Bil...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Color

Hatice Besun"On the Edge of Nothingness" n13, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed, 2024

$3,200

H 24 in W 36 in

"On the Edge of Nothingness" n13, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

On the edge of nothingness / n°13 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 24 x 36" External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 25.6 in.( 65.02 cm) Wi...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Roger ReistHuman Alien - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography, 2020

$2,059Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in

Human Alien - Abstract Expressionist Art Photography

Located in Zürich, CH

Der Foto-Künstler, Roger Reist, reflektiert die Welt um uns herum und in seinen Bildern auf zauberhafte Weise: "Die gesellschaftlichen Muster zu erkennen, diese anhand von meinen Bil...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Black and White

Hatice Besun"Chrysler Building" New York Series Abstract Photography, Giclee Print 2/20, 2025

$3,600

H 42 in W 28 in

"Chrysler Building" New York Series Abstract Photography, Giclee Print 2/20

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Chrysler Building" Abstract, Expressionist, Photography, Giclee Print, 2/20 Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2025 Dimension: 42x28" External Dimension( with white border) Heigh...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Hatice Besun"On the edge of nothingness, n7" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed., 2021

$3,200

H 28 in W 50 in

"On the edge of nothingness, n7" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

On the edge of nothingness / n°7 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 28 x 50 / External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 28.8 in. Width : 50.7 ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Hatice Besun"No Focus, No Object" M1, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited edition, 2021

$7,000

H 32 in W 32 in

"No Focus, No Object" M1, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited edition

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“No Focus, No Object” M1 Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2021 Dimension: 32 x 32" External Dimension( with white border) : 32.8 x 32.8” Condition: New Certified In Edition of...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Town photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Town in monotype and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1950s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Town photography, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fu Wenjun, Aaron Siskind, and Henri Venne. Harold Town photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,200 and tops out at $9,200, while the average work can sell for $9,200.