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Creator: John B. Lear
John Lear Watercolor "Aftermath"
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings
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"Circus", Large and Ambitious Painting by John B. Lear w/ Male Nudes, 1965
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This early and ambitious watercolor painting by John B. Lear shows the growing scale and detail of his best work, here incorporating three nude and semi-nude male figures in a surrea...
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"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...
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"Red Tape", Early and Important Surrealist Painting by John Lear w/ Male Nudes
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the finest, and certainly the earliest painting by John Lear that we have seen or offered, this image depicts three male nude figures connected by a trailing line of red ribbo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings
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"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 ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage John B. Lear Paintings
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"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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings
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"Nudes Suspended", Early, Surrealist Drawing w/ Male Nudes by John B. Lear
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John B. Lear paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
John B. Lear paintings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paint and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John B. Lear paintings, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paintings by John B. Lear were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paintings by André Gisson, Iver Rose, and George Renouard. Prices for John B. Lear paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,100 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,600.