R. John Foster lived all of his life in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art under Thornton Oakley and at the Cape Cod School of Art. After serving in World War II as a detachment artist in Iran and Egypt, Foster returned to join the faculty at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He served there as director of the Freshman Program (1957–65) and as a professor of drawing and painting. While still a student, he was possibly one of the youngest exhibitors at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (1928) and was invited back in subsequent years, winning the Dana Medal in 1952. His first solo show was in 1934 at the Independent Gallery in New Hope. He frequently exhibited in New Hope at the Phillips Mill Community Association. In Philadelphia, Foster was honored by a solo show at the Art Alliance, a medal at the Watercolor Club, a medal at the Sketch Club in 1952, and a prize at the Woodmere Art Museum in 1974. He also exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Wilmington Museum of Art. Foster began his career by painting beautiful scenes in and around Newtown in the traditional impressionist manner. He quickly turned to abstract representations. He called his later work Neo-Objective, as it combines representational compositions with cubism. These works have brought him more prizes and recognition throughout his career than his earlier works and are in many important private and museum collections.
Abstraction 21, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Framed, 21 x 17 inches, John Foster
By John Foster
Located in St. Louis, MO
Abstraction 21, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Framed, 21 x 17 inches, John Foster John Foster’s abstract paintings each begin with an identical grid: 2.5” by .5” units in a neutral gray,...
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstraction 22, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Framed, 21 x 17 inches, John Foster
By John Foster
Located in St. Louis, MO
Abstraction 22, Acrylic Paint on Canvas, Framed, 21 x 17 inches, John Foster John Foster’s abstract paintings each begin with an identical grid: 2.5” by .5” units in a neutral gray,...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Springtown Grocer"
By John Foster
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: R. John Foster (1908 - 1989) R. John Foster lived all of his life in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He studied at the...
Canvas, Oil
$950
H 10.5 in W 19.75 in D 1.25 in
A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Bustling 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A busy harbor scene of sandy shoreline, docks and boat...
Canvas, Oil
$1,100
H 27 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
A Compelling 1940s American Scene, Social Realism Oil Painting, "Tenement Ruins"
Located in Chicago, IL
A Brooding, Compelling 1940s American Scene, Social Realist Oil Painting, "Tenement Ruins" by Notable Canadian / American artist Emil Weddige (1907-2001). Oil on canvas, dating from...
Canvas, Oil
$1,200
H 26 in W 32 in
Untitled 150901 Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Abstract, 21st Century
By Ryan Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Untitled 150901" is an original acrylic on canvas painting by Ryan Beck measuring 26"h x 32"w. Ryan Beck works in an abstract style that aims to link contemporary art sensibility w...
Canvas, Acrylic
$175,000
H 37 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
“Middleton Place II, 1974” Wolf Kahn, West Brattleboro, Vermont Barn Oil Canvas
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Yardley, PA
A fantastic early painting from Kahn’s iconic barn series depicting Dr. Middleton’s property in West Brattleboro, VT. Here, Kahn turns a familiar rural motif into something hovering ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,120
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
Framed Miniature Abstract Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Panel Signed Dated 2026
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Small Square Abstract Landscape Canvas Art Study by Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield Art measures 6 x 6 inches Frame measures 11.5 x 11.5 inches Angela Wakefield - Unique Orig...
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board
$26,322
H 42 in W 54 in D 1.75 in
Large Colourful Abstract Art on White Background by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Large Colourful Abstract Art with Pink, Red, Yellow & Blue on a White Background by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This ra...
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
$2,850
H 26.25 in W 21 in D 2 in
John Edward Thompson Early Spring (Artist Studio) 1933 Colorado Modernist
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
A luminous 1933 modernist landscape by John Edward Thompson titled Early Spring (Thompson’s Studio), depicting the exterior of the artist’s Denver studio surrounded by the quiet emer...
Canvas, Oil
$2,200
H 22 in W 29 in D 2 in
A Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A vibrant, colorful harbor scene of Martha's Vineyard by notable Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a quiet inlet with sandy shoreline, boat houses and...
Canvas, Oil
Jane Peterson, Signed Still Life Floral Oil Painting
By Jane Peterson
Located in Rockport, MA
Dimensions: 24"x24" with frame 32"x32" Signed Lower Left A vibrant and expressive still life by Jane Peterson, "Flowers in a Yellow Vase" exemplifies the artist’s mastery of color, ...
Canvas, Oil
$600
H 18 in W 15 in
"Untitled 190705", Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary Abstract Art, 2010+
By Ryan Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Untitled 190705" is an original acrylic and acrylic transfer on canvas artwork by Ryan Beck measuring 18"h x 15"w. Ryan Beck works in an abstract style that aims to link contempora...
Canvas, Acrylic
$22,000
H 30 in W 41.25 in
"Laughing Waters" Grace Hill Turnbull, Modernist, Flowing, Dynamic Waterfall
By Grace Hill Turnbull
Located in New York, NY
Grace Hill Turnbull Laughing Waters, 1925 Signed lower right, titled on verso Oil on canvas 26 x 37 inches Provenance The artist Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, Maryland...
Canvas, Oil
$600
H 18 in W 15 in
"Untitled 190903", Colorful, Abstract, Acrylic Painting, Grey, Orange, Energetic
By Ryan Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This abstract, gestural painting titled "Untitled 190903" is an original artwork by Ryan Beck made of acrylic and acrylic transfer on canvas. Using bold colors and graphic layering, ...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 27 in W 17 in L 27 in
Large Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock by John Foster, circa 1820
By John Foster
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large late Regency mahogany brass inlaid bracket clock by John Foster, the painted arched dial signed John Foster, Liverpool, with strike/silent, moon phase, and date, the two trai...
Mahogany
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H 21.5 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Post Impressionist Painting of Barn by Listed Bucks County Artist John Foster
By John Foster
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The painting in the room that catches your eye, a wonderfully rendered post impressionist style Newtown PA barn in dappled sunlight. By famed Bucks County artist...
Canvas