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 20s, Howard was inspired to become an artist by his mentor Elwood Decker.
After serving in the army during World War II, Bradford used the G.I. Bill to study at the Chouinard and Jepson Art Institutes in Los Angeles and at the San Francisco Art Institute. He met fellow artist Dorothy Bowman while studying at Chouinard and they eventually wed. Bradford later taught painting and lithography at Jepson and was a summer guest teacher of serigraphy at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. In the 1950s, the Western Serigraph Institute was formed in Los Angeles, and Bradford was a charter member. He was also a member of the American Color Print Society and the Carmel Art Association.
Bradford's work was included in numerous group and solo exhibitions across the country and is represented in the Library of Congress, the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, the Los Angeles County Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the New York Public Library, the Philadelphia Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Marina Edge, Signed Modern Lithograph by Howard Bradford
By Howard Hugh Bradford
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marina Edge by Howard Bradford, 1919 - 2008 Date: 1968 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 32/100 Image Size: 17.5 x 30 inches Frame Size: 26.5 x 38 inches
Pencil, Lithograph
$1,200
H 25.25 in W 20.5 in
Windswept Landscape Henry Moore drawing of Scottish landscape for W.H. Auden
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist fo¬r the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist lower right in pencil; numbered lower left in pencil. Printed in inky black, this print features a shadowy landscape. Brush sweeps to the left, and the sky is drawn with long horizontal lines. In the bottom half of the composition, the ground looks rocky, perhaps dotted with shrubs. Windswept Landscape displays Moore’s fascination with light and dark – what he called a “…bias towards the blackness and mysterious depths.” Moore was inspired by the prints of Rembrandt and the drawings of Seurat, and even drew on his memories of viewing the Altamira cave paintings, recalling how some of the images used the shadow of candlelight on the rough surface of the rock to model light. Shortly before starting work on this series of lithographs, Moore had fallen ill, leaving him aware of his own mortality. His mood pervaded these prints with a sense of danger and foreboding. The Auden/Moore limited edition book and portfolio were exhibited on publication at the British Museum, London, with an accompanying catalogue. Windswept Landscape is one of a group of lithographs...
Lithograph
$970
H 25.25 in W 20.5 in
Sketches of Auden: black drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire landscape
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
This black and white portrait drawing is one of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist and numbered 8/25 lower right in pencil. This print features a pair of sketches...
Lithograph
$250
H 20.5 in W 15 in
Steven's Carnage, from the Art Against AIDS Portfolio, Signed/N Lithograph 38/50
Located in New York, NY
Malinda Beeman Steven's Carnage, from the Art Against AIDS Portfolio, 1988 Lithograph on paper with deckled edges. Hand signed. Numbered. Titled. Printer's and Publisher's Blind Stam...
Pencil, Lithograph
Is that Gun Loaded? NRA original vintage gun safety poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original “Is that Gun LOADED?” vintage National Rifle Association of America vintage poster. Archival linen backed in excellent condition, mint, and ready to frame. Printed in 1946 on a thick cardboard stock. Excellent condition, vibrant green and reds. 22 x 14 inches. NO paper loss, no tears. These are images of the exact poster you will receive. The poster shows a careless man incorrectly holding a rifle pointing towards another person. The men’s camping gear...
Lithograph
$398
H 22 in W 12 in D 0.05 in
Original 'Be Sure of Your Backstop' vintage N. R. A., 1946 Gun Safety poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original “Be Sure of Your Backstop” vintage National Rifle Association of America vintage poster. Printed in 1946 on a thick cardboard stock. Gppd condition with slight wear and...
Lithograph
$4,500
H 38 in W 22 in
Fagends Carved in Rock, De-Accessioned from the Denver Art Museum Signed/N
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
Claes Oldenburg Fagends Carved in Rock, De-Accessioned from the Denver Art Museum (137, Axsom and Platzker), 1975 Offset Lithograph. Hand signed and ...
Graphite, Lithograph, Offset
$4,000
H 24 in W 18 in
April Gornik - Remember the Sabbath Day (The Fourth Commandment) Lithograph S/N
By April Gornik
Located in New York, NY
April Gornik Remember the Sabbath Day (The Fourth Commandment), 1987 2 Color Lithograph on Dieu Donne handmade paper with deckled edges 24 × 18 inches Signed and numbered AP 12/15, a...
Pencil, Graphite, Lithograph
$898
H 36 in W 24.25 in D 0.3 in
Original North Coast Wine Country California vintage vineyard travel poster
By Earl Thollander 1
Located in Spokane, WA
Original North Coast Wine Country California vintage vineyard travel poster. The artist Earl Thollander. Size 24.25” x 30”. Archival linen backed in good condition. Grade A- A repaired tear along the bottom was restored during linen backing and is inconspicuous. Celebrate Your Passion for Wine: Show off your love for wine culture while honoring California's North Coast’s rich history as one of the world’s premier wine regions. This poster represents the artistry and heritage behind each glass of wine you enjoy. Capture the Essence of California Wine Culture in 1975 Transport yourself to the golden era of wine-making with this authentic vintage 1975 North Coast Wine Country poster, a must-have for those who love wine, history, and timeless art. Featuring a design that exudes classic California vineyard...
Lithograph
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 23 in D 0.13 in
Stone Bridge Landscape, Mid Century Hand Colored Lithograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Detailed hand colored landscape lithograph of a stone bridge in the countryside by French artist Albert Aristide Seguin. Signed illegibly in the lower right corner, matches other e...
Paper, Color Pencil, Drypoint, Lithograph
$700
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 0.7 in
Monograph: Christo The Gates Project for Central Park NYC (Signed and Inscribed)
By Christo
Located in New York, NY
Super rare original signed The Gates proposal book for famous art critic: Christo: The Gates Project for Central Park New York City (Hand Signed and Inscribed to art critic Anthony ...
Mixed Media, Pencil, Offset, Board, Lithograph
Lullaby: Sleeping Head
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
Paper: 25.25 x 20.5 in. / 64.1 X 52 cm. Image: 10.75 x 11.5 in / 27.3 x 29.2 cm. One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 bo...
Lithograph
$1,800
H 25.25 in W 20.5 in
Lullaby Sketches: black white drawing based on Auden poetry and Yorkshire lands
By Henry Moore
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of 18 lithographs drawn by the artist for the Auden Poems/Moore Lithographs 1974 book and portfolio. This work is from an edition of 25 printed on vellum aside from the portfolio (edition of 75) and the book. Signed by the artist and numbered 1/25 lower left in pencil. This print features small sketches of heads resting on forearms. Moore experimented with different angles, appearing to practice for the composition for Lullaby: Sleeping Head, which depicts a shadowy figure supporting the head of a sleeping woman. Lullaby: Sketches is a rare window into Moore’s process of composing an image. Delicate, single-line arms and hair reveal the sculptor’s equal talent as a draftsman. The imagery for Lullaby Sketches was inspired by Auden’s poem Lullaby. Lullaby was the first poem Moore read for this project, which begins: “Lay your sleeping head, my love / Human on my faithless arm; / Time and fevers burn away Individual beauty from / Thoughtful children, and the grave / Proves the child ephemeral: / But in my arms till break of day / Let the living creature lie, / Mortal, guilty, but to me / The entirely beautiful.” The Auden/Moore limited edition book and portfolio were exhibited on publication at the British Museum, London, with an accompanying catalogue. Lullaby Sketches is one of a group of lithographs...
Lithograph
Blue Abstract Bird Painting
By Howard Hugh Bradford
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract of a dove with extended wings by artist Howard Hugh Bradford done in blue toned acrylic paint. Signed in lower right corner. Hung in a brown frame with a tan mat. Artist Bi...
Lithograph