Kay Swanson Art

American, b. 1940

Kay Swanson is a watercolor artist from Park Ridge, Illinois. Swanson studied at Drake University and is a member of the Park Ridge Art League and Des Plaines Art Guild. Swanson “paints from her own life experience, portraying rural Midwest and Vermont landscape in a softly realistic and natural style.”

Kay Swanson’s work has been displayed in various art fairs and galleries, Lutheran General Hospital, Bell Federal Savings and Loan, St. Matthew Home and the Chicago Public Library.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)

Artist: Kay Swanson

Kay SwansonAutumn Forest , 1970's Earth-tone Vertical Landscape Watercolor with Trees, 1978

$750

Autumn Forest , 1970's Earth-tone Vertical Landscape Watercolor with Trees

By Kay Swanson

Located in Soquel, CA

Autumn Forest , 1970's Earth-tone Vertical Landscape Watercolor with Trees Serene vertical landscape by Kay Swanson (American, 20th Century). This vintage 1970s watercolor depicts a lovely autumn forest full of tall trees depicted in a range of subtle earth-tones and fine detail. Signed "Kay Swanson" in the lower right corner. Presented in a double mat of cream and charcoal with a modern gold frame and glass. Tag on verso with artist information. Image size: 22.5"H x 15"W Kay Swanson (American, 20th Century) is a watercolor artist from Park Ridge...

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1970s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Kay SwansonMid Century Rural Farmhouse Landscape Watercolor with Barn, 1969

$680Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Rural Farmhouse Landscape Watercolor with Barn

By Kay Swanson

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century Rural Farmhouse Landscape Watercolor with Barn Beautiful mid century landscape watercolor of a farmhouse surrounded by autumn trees in a rural setting by watercolor art...

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1960s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Kind of CyanVenice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Venice Beach Seascape, Long Wave, Nautical Scene in Blue Tones, Limited Edition

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful cyanotype is titled "Long Wave in Venice Beach" and it shows an outstanding wave in one of the most iconic ...

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Engraving, Etching, Monotype

Kind of CyanDark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape, 2023

$420

H 40 in W 28 in

Dark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Dark Beach Sunrise" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying beautiful sunrise reflection on the beach. Details: + Titl...

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Lithograph, Paper

Andrew WyethStation Road, 1960

$295,000

H 19.5 in W 27.5 in

Station Road

By Andrew Wyeth

Located in Greenville, DE

Original Andrew Wyeth watercolor, "Station Road," 19.5 x 27.5 inches. Painted on Tom Clark's property in Chadds Ford, PA. Thomas "Tom" Clark (1876-1962) was a farmer and resident of ...

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1960s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Kind of CyanSandy Shore with Foam, Nautical Cyanotype Print on Watercolor Paper, Beach Coast, 2023

$420

H 40 in W 28 in

Sandy Shore with Foam, Nautical Cyanotype Print on Watercolor Paper, Beach Coast

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype of a Sandy Shore with Foam. Details: + Title: Sandy Shore with Foam + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Aut...

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Marble

Catherine KoenigTaped Sky, 1982

$2,000

H 22 in W 30 in

Taped Sky

By Catherine Koenig

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original watercolor painting by American artist Catherine Koenig.

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1980s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

Frank Girard"The Small Collar", Trees Inhabited by Human, Paper Drawing with Pigment Colors, 2017

$1,113

H 17.13 in W 11.23 in D 0.02 in

"The Small Collar", Trees Inhabited by Human, Paper Drawing with Pigment Colors

By Frank Girard

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This drawing by Frank Girard is created with ink and pigments Colors, on 300g/m2 neutral white paper. It is not framed. Through drawings, the masterful French artist Frank Girard is...

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Pigment

Ranulph ByeThe Strunk Family Farm across from the East Fallowfield Park Coatesville, PA

$1,500

H 18.25 in W 28 in

The Strunk Family Farm across from the East Fallowfield Park Coatesville, PA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ranulph Bye (American, 1916-2003) Strunk Family Farm, Coatesville, PA Watercolor, 18 1/4 x 28 inches (sight) FRAMED: 27 x 37 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: "Ranulph Bye" Co...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Edward MinoffOctober 3:30 PM sketch, 2016

$2,500

H 9 in W 13 in

October 3:30 PM sketch

By Edward Minoff

Located in Greenwich, CT

Sketch for Minoff's painting October 3:30 PM.

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Gouache, Graphite, Paper

Egron Sellif LundgrenStudies of Sheep and Goat Heads, Cairo (c. 1871), c. 1871

$1,899

H 7.09 in W 11.82 in

Studies of Sheep and Goat Heads, Cairo (c. 1871)

Located in Stockholm, SE

This sheet features four close-up studies focusing on the heads of goats or sheep. Each animal’s head is drawn from a different angle: one profile highlights a pair of curved horns, ...

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1870s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Gregory Richard CoatesSeascape with flag, nautical theme, 2010

$1,800

H 11 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Seascape with flag, nautical theme

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Masterful watercolor painting up Seascape with fence. Naturalistic colors, delicate brush work. With the Frame, this piece measures approximately 18” x 21“ PLEASE NOTE There is no ...

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2010s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

George Cochran LambdinWatercolor of Girl in a Rose Garden by George Lambdin, 1879, 1879

Sold|~~$4,250~~

H 16 in W 20 in

Watercolor of Girl in a Rose Garden by George Lambdin, 1879

By George Cochran Lambdin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Cochran Lambdin (American, 1830–1896) Among the Roses, 1879 Watercolor on paper 16 x 20 inches FRAMED: 26 x 30 inches (approx) Signed and dated at lower right: “Geo. C. Lambd...

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1870s Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor

George Emerick EssigNew Jersey Shore Salt Marsh, nineteenth century watercolor by Essig

$3,500

H 12.75 in W 26.5 in

New Jersey Shore Salt Marsh, nineteenth century watercolor by Essig

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Emerick Essig (American, 1838-1923) Jersey Shore Watercolor on paper, 12 3/4 x 26 x 1/2 inches FRAMED: 22 x 35 1/2 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: "Geo. E. Essig" Ge...

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Late 19th Century Realist Kay Swanson Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

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