John Plumb Paintings

American, 1927-2008

John Plumb, an abstract painter, was born on 6 February 1927, at Luton. He studied at the Luton School of Art 1942–45, the Byam Shaw School 1948–50 and the Central School 1952–55; under Anthony Gross, Victor Pasmore, William Turnbull and Keith Vaughan. He taught at Luton School of Art 1955–61, Maidstone College of Art 1961–66 and Bennington College, Vermont 1968–69. He became senior lecturer in painting at the Central School of Art and Design, London 1969–82. Plumb represented in the A.I.A. abstract exhibitions in 1953 and 1957, in the “Situation” exhibitions in 1960 and 1961 and in a group exhibition at Leverkusen in 1961. His group exhibitions since this date include British Painting 1974, Hayward Gallery, London; Art 90, Olympia, London 1990 and “Art & the 60s: This Was Tomorrow,” Tate Britain, 2004. Plumb held the first one-man exhibition at Gallery One 1957. He has since had solo exhibitions at many galleries throughout the UK, including the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol 1967, London Arts Gallery 1970, Bohun Gallery Henley-on-Thames 1995 and 1997 and The Atkinson Gallery, Somerset 2002. He did murals for the temporary U.I.A. Congress Buildings in 1961.

Artist: John Plumb

John PlumbReflections at Ockham ll - British Abstract Expressionist oil pastel landscape, 1990

$3,545Sale Price|20% Off

Reflections at Ockham ll - British Abstract Expressionist oil pastel landscape

By John Plumb

Located in Hagley, England

Painted by John Plumb this British Abstract Expressionist oil pastel on paper is a fine example of his late work and very vibrant. As an abstract landscape it depicts Reflections at ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Pastel

1970s "Black & Green Street Scene" Abstract Landscape Painting, c. 1970s

$1,200

H 7.5 in W 33 in D 1.5 in

1970s "Black & Green Street Scene" Abstract Landscape Painting

Located in Arp, TX

Artist unknown "Black & Green Street Scene" c. 1970s Acrylic paint and oil pastel on paper 29.5"x4" black wood gallery frame float mount on linen 33"x1.5"...

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1970s Abstract John Plumb Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Lloyd Tabing All I Think About Is You, flowers, wildflowers, landscape, Joan Mitchell, pink, 2025

$3,468

H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

All I Think About Is You, flowers, wildflowers, landscape, Joan Mitchell, pink

Located in Jönköping, SE

This painting is from my series titled "The Untethered Soul." This series delves into the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of what one feels rather than sees. In...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil

Alex K. MasonAbstract Nature Painting on Canvas, Framed. Acrylic, Ink. Greens, Blues, Peach, 2018

$3,525

H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.25 in

Abstract Nature Painting on Canvas, Framed. Acrylic, Ink. Greens, Blues, Peach

By Alex K. Mason

Located in Versailles, KY

Abstract Nature Painting Alex K. Mason "Lush Green Spring". Acrylic, Ink on Canvas in white washed frame, 31.5"H x 25.5"W x 2.25"D, Greens, Blues, peach, orange, yellow, grey, whites...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache

Honora BergMid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park, C 1950

$890

H 19.75 in W 14 in D 0.13 in

Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park

By Honora Berg

Located in Soquel, CA

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of San Francisco Golden Gate Park This mid-century painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts coastal live oaks of Golden...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Archival Paper, Oil Crayon, Watercolor

Alex K. MasonJoy Bomb Triptych, Colorful Abstract Landscape, Oil on Boards Ready to Hang

$5,625

H 24 in W 54 in D 1.5 in

Joy Bomb Triptych, Colorful Abstract Landscape, Oil on Boards Ready to Hang

By Alex K. Mason

Located in Versailles, KY

Three colorful oil paintings on finished boards and ready to hang by Alex K. Mason. Lush foliage, vivid sky, bees circling flowers "Joy Bomb Tripytch" is painted in vivid pinks, blu...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil, Board

Betty EffersonDreamscape, Abstract Impressionist Painting, Oil Pastel on Paper, 30x24 inches

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 24 in

Dreamscape, Abstract Impressionist Painting, Oil Pastel on Paper, 30x24 inches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

I intuitively paint each of my paintings based on my mood of the day or at that moment. I never know what I am going to create until I see the end result. Sometimes it is a colorful,...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Nicholas Evans"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape), 2022

$595

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.71 in

"Ghost of the Gardens" (original flora, floral, vibrant, abstract landscape)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Ghosts of the Gardens" is a mysterious and captivating abstract painting, evoking the untamed beauty of wild gardens and chaotic floral motifs with its energetic and loose movement....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Plumb Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

Lloyd TabingYour Eternal Journey, Joan Mitchell, Larry Poons, de Kooning, expressionism, 2025

$4,664

H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 0.04 in

Your Eternal Journey, Joan Mitchell, Larry Poons, de Kooning, expressionism

Located in Jönköping, SE

This painting is part of a series titled Contemplation and Introspection. In this series I am exploring the profound relationship between nature and the human experience. The collect...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Acrylic

Natalie BirdLoch Fyne, seascape, skyscape, Scotland, mountains, walking, 2023

$138

H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

Loch Fyne, seascape, skyscape, Scotland, mountains, walking

Located in Deddington, GB

Pastel on Pastelmat, painted after a holiday near Loch Fyne - an early summer morning Additional information: Pastel on Paper 24 H x 30 W x 1 D cm (9.45 x 11.81 x 0.39 in) Sold unfr...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Board, Oil Pastel

Arthur PinajianAbstract Overlook Mountain, Woodstock NY. Contemporary Abstract Painting., 1960

$88,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 1.75 in

Abstract Overlook Mountain, Woodstock NY. Contemporary Abstract Painting.

By Arthur Pinajian

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Title: Overlook Mountain, Woodstock Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24 x 33 inches Date: c. 1960 Archive No.: 382 The painting is signed 'Pinajian' in the lower right corner and dated b...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil

Arthur PinajianWoodstock Mountains and landscape., 1960

$36,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.5 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Woodstock Mountains and landscape.

By Arthur Pinajian

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

"One of Pinajian's early works, 'Overlook Mountain, Woodstock, 1974' is a vibrant depiction of the Woodstock mountains. The abstract composition was create...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil

Sha MoDark Toned Landscape with Green Mountain Impressionist Painting, 2018

$1,200

H 30 in W 40 in D 0.75 in

Dark Toned Landscape with Green Mountain Impressionist Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Dark toned impressionist painting by Houston, Texas artist Sha Mo. Abstract painting with blue, green, red, and orange accents depicting landscape with flowing ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

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