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.
"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
Fields and Foothills Landscape Painting, Signed, 1948
By Tarmo Pasto
Located in Soquel, CA
Fields and Foothills Landscape Painting, Signed, 1948 Lovely landscape by Tarmo Pasto (American, 1906-1986). The viewer stands at the top of a hill, looking down into a valley with ...
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Cityscape
By Esther Rollick
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modernist oil painting by American female artist Esther Rollick.
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
H 30 in W 36 in
Fish Story oil painting by Williams Charles Palmer
Located in Hudson, NY
This painting is illustrated in the Catalogue of the 1945 Encyclopedia Britannica Collection of Contemporary American Painting, p.84. Written and edited by Grace Pagano. "Painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$18,000
H 49.5 in W 46.5 in
"New York Skyline" Adelaide Lawson Gaylor, Modernist Landscape, Female Artist
Located in New York, NY
Adelaide Lawson Gaylor New York Skyline, circa 1925 Oil on canvas 48 x 45 inches Modernist artist Adelaide Jaffrey Lawson Gaylor was born in New York City and studied at the Art St...
Canvas, Oil
$2,850
H 26.25 in W 21 in D 2 in
John Edward Thompson “Early Spring (Thompson’s Studio)” 1933 Colorado Modernist
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
Early Spring (Thompson’s Studio) is an original 1933 oil on canvas painting by celebrated Colorado modernist John Edward Thompson (1882–1945). This striking Impressionist work offers...
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Serene Lakeside Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene mid century lakeside landscape by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Presented in a rustic giltwood frame. Image: 9"H x 12"W. Framed: 11.25"H x 14.25"W. Excellent w...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
"Garden Splendor"
By Nicolai Cikovsky
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the Russian/American artist, Nicolai Cikovsky. Signed lower left. In good unrestored condition. Housed in custom made wood and lemon gold gilt frame. Overal...
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century California Lake House Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Lovely landscape oil painting of quaint lake houses along the water front with vibrant gold and green hills in the background by J. A. Dockeray (American, 2...
Canvas, Oil
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Farmhouse in Autumn, Early 20th Century Landscape by Florence Helena McGillivray
Located in Soquel, CA
Farmhouse in Autumn, Early 20th Century Landscape by Florence Helena McGillivray A vibrant and colorful late 1920's landscape by Florence Helena McGillivray (Canadian, 1864-1938). This beautiful 1929 landscape depicts a quaint farmhouse in autumn, surrounded by a landscape full of fall foliage in goldenrod yellow, bright orange, and deep red, with soft purple hills receding into the distance. Signed "F. McGillivray" lower left. Displayed in a new Arts & Crafts style giltwood frame. Board size: 16"H x 20"W. Framed size: 19.25"H x 23.25"W x 1"D. McGillivray (1864–1938) garnered admiration for her modern landscape paintings, as well as for her mentorship of young artists, including Tom Thomson. She has been credited in some instances as an influence for what would later be known as the Group of Seven. A prolific sketcher and painter, Florence McGillivray...
Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board
$24,000
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in
"Study of Mt. Vesuvius" Oil on Canvas, Blue Tones, Landscape
By Joseph Stella
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Study of Mt. Vesuvius" is a small intimate painting of an active volcano that has at times wrecked great destruction. As seen from a distance, it is a calm blue ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,500
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.25 in
Mountain Lake - Mid Century Modern Landscape with Heavy Impasto in Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Mountain Lake - Mid Century Modern Landscape with Heavy Impasto in Oil Idyllic landscape by L. Hutchings (20th Century). Dramatic mountains rise over a blue lake, partially reflecte...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
$950Sale Price|34% Off
H 29.25 in W 41.25 in D 2 in
Americana Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting Signed P. Paul, Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant oil on canvas landscape painting featuring a lake view in a paradisiac environment. The painting is finely framed in custom giltwood frame. A wonderful addition to any liv...
Canvas, Oil