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John Button Paintings

American, 1929-1982

John Button was a fine draftsman and drew from life models throughout his career. However, little-known are his sketches of male nudes and studio models from the School of Visual Arts, where Button taught, as well as personal acquaintances. Born in California, Button was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became friends with Fairfield Porter and Frank O’Hara and assumed his part in the New York School of painters and poets. Amidst the frenzy of Abstract Expressionism, Button remained true to his interest in Realism and was most commonly associated with such New York School artists as Fairfield Porter, Jane Freilicher and Alex Katz, among others.

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Artist: John Button
Hawaii

Hawaii

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Calif...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Dunes

Dunes

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated in pencil, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at Universi...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Two Studio Models

Two Studio Models

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Cali...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed, recto This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berk...

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1980s Realist John Button Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Lincoln Tower

Lincoln Tower

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated in pencil, l.c. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at Universi...

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1980s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Con Edison

Con Edison

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed and dated, l.l. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Califor...

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1960s Realist John Button Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Boy in Army Coat

Boy in Army Coat

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Cali...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Ford Plant, Dearborn, Michigan
Ford Plant, Dearborn, Michigan

Ford Plant, Dearborn, Michigan

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.l. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of Cali...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

St. Paul's Dome

St. Paul's Dome

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After...

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1960s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Cove, Moriches Bay
Cove, Moriches Bay

Cove, Moriches Bay

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Olympic Champion

Olympic Champion

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became frie...

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1960s Realist John Button Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels
View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels

View: Arcade, signed realist mixed media w Kornblee and Fischbach Gallery labels

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

John Button View: Arcade, 1975 Gouache on Paper (Framed with prestigious Fischbach and Kornblee Gallery Labels) 20 1/2 × 24 1/2 inches Signed and dated on the front This is a unique painting Frame included: held in the original 1970s artist's period frame with prestigious labels This 1970s John Button gouache bears labels from renowned Jill Kornblee as well as Fischbach Galleries...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Mixed Media, Felt Pen

Sun's Rays, Westhampton Beach

Sun's Rays, Westhampton Beach

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper Signed and dated, l.r. 9 x 12 inches This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at Univ...

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1970s Realist John Button Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Frank O'Hara and Stevie Rivers

Frank O'Hara and Stevie Rivers

By John Button

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed and dated, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City Born in California, John Button (1929-1982) was educated at University of California, Berkeley. After moving to New York City in the early 1950s, he became friends with Fairfield Porter and Frank O’Hara...

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1950s Realist John Button Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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