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

$971Sale 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

Silvana Ilieva"Summer Storm" Small Abstract Colorful Landscape, Oil and Acrylic on Wood, 2025

$561

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

"Summer Storm" Small Abstract Colorful Landscape, Oil and Acrylic on Wood

By Silvana Ilieva

Located in Sofia, BG

"Summer Storm" is a colorful abstract landscape painting created with oil, acrylic and pastel on wood panel. Inspired by the atmosphere of a summer storm moving across a blooming la...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Wood, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Betty EffersonBefore the Rain II, Abstract Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 40x30

$2,650

H 40 in W 30 in

Before the Rain II, Abstract Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 40x30

By Betty Efferson

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Before the Rain I & II are a pair of paintings that flow into each other featuring dreary waters, lush lily pads, and lively koi. While the colors are a bit on the gloomy side,...

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2010s Abstract John Plumb Paintings

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

$2,375Sale Price|30% Off

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

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

By Betty Efferson

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Escape into a world literally made from dreams by placing this 30x24 pastel piece into any room where you may find yourself needing a distraction - such as an office or work space. ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

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

Iryna TymovchakPoint of Trust, 2025

$1,638

H 59.06 in W 53.94 in D 0.99 in

Point of Trust

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Point of Trust" (Part I of a diptych) From the Series: "Between States" "Point of Trust" opens a diptych within the "Between States" series, serving as a visual manifesto of the t...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Iryna TymovchakThe Moment of Confluence, 2026

$1,638

H 59.06 in W 54.73 in D 0.99 in

The Moment of Confluence

Located in Zofingen, AG

“The Moment of Confluence” (from the series "Between States") This monumental canvas, measuring 150 × 139 cm, acts as a visual portal, immersing the viewer into a space of subtle e...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Iryna TymovchakQuiet Strenght, 2025

$1,638

H 59.06 in W 55.12 in D 0.99 in

Quiet Strenght

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Quiet Strength" From the series "Between States" This work explores the state of inner resilience—a strength that does not manifest through tension or resistance, but exists as a qu...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Iryna TymovchakInner Relief, 2025

$1,638

H 59.06 in W 54.73 in D 0.99 in

Inner Relief

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Inner Relief” From the series “Between States” This work explores the landscape as a reflection of an inner state — a space where emotional, bodily, and psychological processes eme...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist John Plumb Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Maria PieridesMaria Pierides, The Silence of Sound, Mixed Media Art, Affordable Art, 2020

$517

H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in

Maria Pierides, The Silence of Sound, Mixed Media Art, Affordable Art

Located in Deddington, GB

The Silence of Sound by Maria Pierides [2020] Original Oil, oil stick, pastel, wool and wax on deep edge canvas Image size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm Complete S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract John Plumb Paintings

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Wool, Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil

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