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Howard Bradford

Canadian, American, 1919-2008
Howard Bradford was born in Toronto, Canada on July 14th, 1919 and moved, at a young age, to Los Angeles, California. He spent his youth raising chickens and growing dahlias, the influence of which can be seen in his later paintings. In his 20's Howard was inspired to become an artist by his mentor Elwood Decker. After serving in the Army during World War II, Howard took advantage of the opportunity provided by the GI bill and enrolled in Chouinard Art Institute. While at Chouinard, Howard met Dorothy Bowman and they were later married. The two studied together at the Jepson Art Institute and San Francisco Art Institute. Howard and Dorothy settled in Big Sur and became a part of the thriving art scene in the late 1950's and '60's. In 1960 Howard was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for creative printmaking. Bradford was a Lifetime Member of the Carmel Art Association. Permanent collections: The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Library of Congress; Boston Museum of Fine Arts; New York Public Library; Crocker Art Gallery; New Britain Museum; Le Bibliotheque National de France; Victoria & Albert Museum, England; Monterey Peninsula Art Museum. References: Who's Who in American Art: 1972 Who's Who in the West.
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Untitled #1
Untitled #1

Untitled #1

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "untitled #1" 1978 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed,...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Waterfall #2
Waterfall #2

Waterfall #2

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Waterfall #2" 1970 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Red Rock
Red Rock

Red Rock

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Red rock" 1994 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand si...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Love
Love

Love

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Love" 1978 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed,...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Desert Approach
Desert Approach

Desert Approach

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Desert Approach" 1993 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed, titled, dated and ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Red Boats #2
Red Boats #2

Red Boats #2

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Red Boat" 1963 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed, t...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Red Rock #4
Red Rock #4

Red Rock #4

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Red rock" 1994 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand si...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Ship Y Reef
Ship Y Reef

Ship Y Reef

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Ship Y Reef" 1969 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed, titled, dated and numb...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

"Canyon Wall #2" Large color serigraph
"Canyon Wall #2" Large color serigraph

"Canyon Wall #2" Large color serigraph

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This large original color serigraph on Wove paper, 1975 is by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand signed, titled, dated and...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

Yosemite
Yosemite

Yosemite

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Yosemite" 1970 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is hand sig...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

SIerra Country #2
SIerra Country #2

SIerra Country #2

By Howard Bradford

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Sierra Country" 1969 is an original color serigraph on Wove paper by Canadian/American artist Howard Bradford, 1919-2008. It is ha...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Howard Bradford

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Screen

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