"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, John Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers ...
Canvas
"Semi-Nude Man with Beech Tree, " Pencil Drawing by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Much like Salvador Dali, who continued to create his mysterious and puzzling landscapes long after Surrealism had lost its popularity, John Lear drew and painted in the same manner f...
"Male Nude with Banner and Pole, " Rare Midcentury Painting by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Lear was a contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions. However, Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers in the Philadelphia area. Unlike Cadmus, Lear depicted nude or half-nude figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque setting. This richly-detailed watercolor, depicting a tall, lean male figure straddling a pole holding a Medieval banner...
Paint
"Three Men in Tatters, " Surrealist Painting with Semi-Nude Figures by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Over his long career, John Lear liked to depict nude or half-nude male figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque set...
Aftermath Watercolor by John B. Lear, Signed Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large John B. Lear watercolor, "Aftermath". Painted in the early 1960's, probably one of his most provocative and important works! Jesus on the Cross is a common theme in LGBT Christ...
Paint
"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely and beautifully captured, this depiction of a shirtless young man, handsome and pensive, sitting on the beach with his legs grasped in his ...
Paper
H 20 in W 26 in D 0.12 in
Vintage Signed Male Seated Nude Portrait
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Nude Portrait Study of a Sitting Man.Appears to be Pastel on Paper.Signed JP Gaston as Pictured. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 26 W ; 20 H
Paper
H 24.02 in W 22.21 in D 0.6 in
Study of a male head - Italian futurist charcoal drawing
Located in Milano, IT
Refined charcoal drawing on paper depicting a study of a male head in profile. The work is striking for the plastic force of the modeling and the skillful use of chiaroscuro, which g...
Wood, Paper
H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Boho Original Male Nude Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Boho Original Male Nude Painting on Canvas captures the essence of American artistic expression with its bold and evocative portrayal. T...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 22 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in
Midcentury Abstract Painting by Arnold Taraborrelli
By Arnold Taraborrelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury abstract painting by Arnold Taraborrelli, American, circa 1959. It is entitled "Break-Away" and is executed in gouache on artist board and retains it's original frame. Tar...
Glass, Wood, Paint
H 21.75 in W 25.75 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Boho Original Oil Crayon Male Nude on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This emotive and dynamic original figure study captures a reclining male nude in expressive strokes of pastel, charcoal, and crayon, reflecting the raw energy of mid-century Expressi...
Paste, Glass, Wood, Paper, Crayon
H 12.88 in W 10.38 in D 1.25 in
Allegorical Belle Époque Limoges Enamel Painting Plaque of a Semi-Nude Bacchante
By Limoges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Allegorical Belle Époque Limoges Enamel Painting Plaque of a Semi-Nude Bacchante. The convex baked enamel copper plaque finely painted depicting a scantily clad young female Maen...
Copper
H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 1.58 in
Early 20th century Danish signed oil painting of forest landscape
Located in Ebberup, DK
Antique early 20th century oil on canvas painting with a captivating landscape forest motive made with broad brushstrokes and warm colours. It is signed “JJ” by the artist in the lo...
Paint
H 42 in W 48 in D 2 in
'Bee' Original Fine Art Figural Nude Male Painting by Helen Bayley
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Original figural male nude oil on canvas entitled 'Bee' by Helen Bayley of Florence, Italy. This Fine art painting is unframed and unsigned. Provenance: ...
Canvas, Paint
H 64 in W 48 in D 2 in
Large Abstract Male Nude by Shawn Savage
By Shawn Savage
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large-scale abstract male blue nude by renowned artist Shawn Savage. Acrylic on canvas. Newly framed in a matte black floating frame.
Canvas, Acrylic
H 28 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
Victorian Hand-Painted Orientalist Painting of Three Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of Orientalist painting depicting two figures lounging on a carpet-covered sofa with a third seated figure nearby
Paint
H 21.75 in W 31.5 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Singed and Framed Oil Painting of Nude Woman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the serene beauty and classic elegance captured in this Vintage Signed Oil Painting of a Nude Woman. Seated in a moment of introspection, this piece showcases skilled brushw...
Faux Bamboo
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Antique early 20th century landscape oil painting of desert landscape
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an original antique oil on cardboard impressionist painting from 1903. The motive is a desert landscape with mountains in the background kept in warm and intriguing colours. ...
Paint
H 17.25 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
"Kaleidoscopic", Rare Surrealist Painting with Half Nude Male by John Lear, 1986
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by John B. Lear at the height of his career, this surrealist piece depicts a half nude male figure in tights in the background and another male figure in the foreground holdi...
Paint
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
"Recumbent Male Nude in Surreal Setting, " 1950s Tempera Painting by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary early work of John B. Lear, who is increasingly appreciated for his Mid Century paintings and drawings of male nudes in surreal settings, this 1950s tempera painting...
Paint
H 23 in W 18.75 in D 0.75 in
"Two Male Nudes with Rope, " Early and Very Fine Pencil Drawing by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very finely drawn, and beautifully conceived, this pencil drawing by John Lear depicts two, slender nude male figures standing on a dock or pier, one holding onto a rope dangling fro...
Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"St. Sebastian, " Early and Important Drawing with Male Nude by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although depictions of St. Sebastian have often depicted this figure with both pathos and sensuality, this example celebrates the beauty of the saint's physique more than the pain of...
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
"Two Male Nudes, " Early and Unusual Midcentury Drawing by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, John Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers ...
H 20 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
"The Helmet, " Early and Striking Drawing with Male Nude by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although John Lear depicts his figure holding a drill press, resting one foot on its plywood base, he inexplicably named this drawing "The Helmet." In any ...
H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Nude in Marble Hall, " Unusual, Early Watercolor with Male Nude by John Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Lear was a contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions. However, Lear never gained fame beyond his ci...
H 21 in W 25.75 in D 1 in
"Many Hands, " Rare Surrealist Lithograph with Male Nudes by John Lear, 1930s
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Much like Salvador Dali, who continued to create his mysterious and puzzling landscapes long after Surrealism had lost its popularity, John Lear drew and painted in this manner for s...
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
"Footballer, " Rare, Early Drawing of Semi-Nude Male with Football by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strikingly attenuated, almost Mannerist in form, this early drawing by John B. Lear is a masterful example of his figural work. A contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly foc...
Paper
H 22.75 in W 18 in
"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, John Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers ...
Pencil, Paper