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John Thomson Art

American, 1941-1840
Thomson lives and paints in California, Mexico and the Caribbean. His paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms throughout the United States, and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private, and public collections around the world. Thomson earned his BA in Arts, 1964 from Chico State College and MA in Painting, 1970, from Chico State University.
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China Patch Abstract
By John Thomson
Located in Soquel, CA
Compelling and vibrant oil abstract work by Monterey Bay artist and gallery owner John O. Thomson. Signed lower right. Signed on verso John O Thomson and titled "China Patch 6-5-11 S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

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Canvas, Oil

Interesting Map of the Atlantic Showing Nelson's and Trade Routes, 1817
By John Thomson
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean with Tracks of the Shipping to West Indies, North America, &cc'. Large map of the Atlantic, showing the tracks of the ships trad...
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19th Century Antique John Thomson Art

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Paper

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World
By John Thomson
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine engraved map of the world on Mercator's projection, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.
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Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

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Engraving

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World
By John Thomson
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine engraved chart table showing the lengths of the principal rivers across the world, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.
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Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

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Engraving

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Historical Childs Toy Doll Plate, Indian Chiefs California Gold Rush, circa 1850
By John Thomson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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