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

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

$1,995Sale 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

By Roger Reist

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

Ugne PouwellAporia II - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d. 10, 2026

$1,328

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in

Aporia II - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d. 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

Aporia II is a black and white fine art photograph exploring uncertainty, inner conflict and the space between knowing and not knowing. The title comes from the Greek term for a stat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Photographic Film

Aaron SiskindChicago 24, 1965 Silver Gelatin Print The Art Institute of Chicago, 1949 - 1950

$2,600

H 10.5 in W 18 in

Chicago 24, 1965 Silver Gelatin Print The Art Institute of Chicago

By Aaron Siskind

Located in Miami, FL

Great Price. The Art Institue of Chicago Signed, named and dated verso, Chicago 25, 1965, Printed 1965 Archivally Matted but not framed

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cheryl MaederEverglades I, 2014

$5,200

H 30 in W 45 in

Everglades I

By Cheryl Maeder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

30 x 45 inches ($5200) and 40 x 60 inches ($7200) limited editions of 10, printed on Archival Watercolor Fine Art Paper, 335 gram weight, signed by the artist. Cheryl Maeder was bor...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Hatice Besun"On the edge of nothingness, n4" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed., 2024

$4,500

H 40 in W 60 in

"On the edge of nothingness, n4" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

On the edge of nothingness / n°4 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 40 x 60” External Dimension( with white border) Height:40.8 in.( 103.63 cm) Width:...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Giuliano Bekor"Butterfly 22" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 50" in Limited Ed 2/8 by Giuliano Bekor, 2018

$20,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 50 in D 2 in

"Butterfly 22" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 50" in Limited Ed 2/8 by Giuliano Bekor

By Giuliano Bekor

Located in Culver City, CA

"Butterfly 22" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 50" in Limited Ed 2/8 by Giuliano Bekor Title: Butterfly B22 Year: 2018 Print size: 50" x 50" Inch trim bleed Framed size: 52" x 52" Inch ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Archival Pigment

Ugne PouwellAporia - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d. 10, 2026

$1,328

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in

Aporia - abstract black and white figurative fine art photography, E.d. 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

Aporia is a black and white fine art photograph exploring uncertainty, inner conflict and the space between knowing and not knowing. The title comes from the Greek term for a state o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Photographic Film

Aaron SiskindTerracotta (I11) 6,, 1961

$2,200

H 7.5 in W 9.1 in

Terracotta (I11) 6,

By Aaron Siskind

Located in Miami, FL

Gelatin silver print, pencil signed, dated, and titled verso, Provenance: The Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL) Printed in 1961. Work is archivally matted by the The Art Insti...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Giuliano Bekor"JM Basquiat-GB4" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 40" in Ltd Ed. 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor, 2020

$22,500

H 50 in W 40 in D 2 in

"JM Basquiat-GB4" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 40" in Ltd Ed. 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor

By Giuliano Bekor

Located in Culver City, CA

"JM Basquiat-GB4" Photograph (FRAMED) 50" x 40" in Ltd Ed. 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issues by the artist. Title: Basquiat series - JM...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Metal

Hatice Besun"Flow" The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition, 2016

$2,500

H 20 in W 20 in

"Flow" The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“Flow” The Frequency, Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Edition Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2016 Dimension: 20 x 20” External Dimension( with white border) : Heig...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink

Hatice Besun"On the edge of nothingness, n1" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed., 2024

$3,500

H 24 in W 36 in

"On the edge of nothingness, n1" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.

By Hatice Besun

Located in Brooklyn, NY

On the edge of nothingness / n1 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 24 x 36” - External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 25.6 in.( 65.02 cm) Wid...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

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

Harold Town photography for sale on 1stDibs.

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.