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Margaret Putnam Art

American, 1913-1987

Margaret Putnam was a San Antonio artist who left an artistic legacy rare even in the art world. She was a 20th-century woman with a Renaissance soul who lavished her work with brilliant color, always breaking and making the rules to achieve the desired effect. An explorer, Putnam was self-taught. She worked in oil, watercolor, wax resist, casein and pastel, exploring new avenues, developing new techniques, combining mediums and creating a unique style. She had a background in fashion illustration as well. Even after becoming partially paralyzed from Lou Gehrig's disease, she continued to work relentlessly. She had a little arts and crafts community in La Villita. She was a remarkable woman, a talented artist and in the real spirit of the Alamo, she represented true Texas grit. Her strokes were broad, her colors bold, her paintings powerful and expressive. She painted an 18-by-Seven and a half foot mural at the top of the San Antonio Hilton Hotel. She has won many awards such as River Art Show, San Antonio, Beaumont Museum, Texas Fine Arts Museum and Texas Watercolor Society. She has also won the Old Testament National Exhibit Award, Award for ‘One of Ten Outstanding Women in San Antonio’, ‘Outstanding Artist of the Year’ from San Antonio Art League and  J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award. She was also the three-time winner of Top Award for Oils from Texas Fine Arts and received Recipient of the Year award from the San Antonio Arts Commission. Revered for her innovative techniques and inimitable style before her death in 1989, her renown continues even today.

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Artist: Margaret Putnam
"GIRLS NIGHT OUT" MID CENTURY MODERN BATIK SAN ANTONIO ARTIST
"GIRLS NIGHT OUT" MID CENTURY MODERN BATIK SAN ANTONIO ARTIST

"GIRLS NIGHT OUT" MID CENTURY MODERN BATIK SAN ANTONIO ARTIST

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Size: 15 x 16 Frame: 22 x 23 Medium: Batik "Girls Night Out" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret Putnam left an artistic legacy rare e...

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20th Century Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Fabric

"THE DANCE" San Antonio Artist MARGARET PUTNAM (1913-1989) BOLD BEAUTIFUL COLORS
"THE DANCE" San Antonio Artist MARGARET PUTNAM (1913-1989) BOLD BEAUTIFUL COLORS

"THE DANCE" San Antonio Artist MARGARET PUTNAM (1913-1989) BOLD BEAUTIFUL COLORS

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 14.25 x 13.25 Frame Size: 20.25 x 21.25 Medium: Mixed Media "The Dance" Biography Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret Putnam left an artistic legacy rare even in the art world. Revered for her innovative techniques and inimitable style prior to her death in 1989 , her renown continues today. She was a 20th century woman with a Renaissance soul who lavished her work with brilliant color, always breaking and making the rules to achieve the desired effect. An explorer, Putnam was basically self-taught; it could not be otherwise because no one had the vision that she had. She worked in oil, watercolor, wax resist, casein, and pastel, exploring new avenues, developing new techniques, combining mediums, and creating a unique style, instantly recognizable, unlike any other. A background in fashion illustration was evident in the color, texture, and design that adorned both male and female figures. In abstract work, there was always a keen but unique sense of design. She worked over 8 hours a day, 363 days a year. Even after becoming partially paralyzed from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig...

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1960s Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Mixed Media, Handmade Paper

"A Drink"
"A Drink"

"A Drink"

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 9.5 x 12.75 Frame Size: 17 x 20 Medium: Color Etching "A Drink" Biography Margaret Putnam (1913-1987) Margaret Putnam left...

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1960s Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Etching

"Portrait of a Woman"
"Portrait of a Woman"

"Portrait of a Woman"

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 Frame Size: 15 1/4 x 17 1/4 Medium: Lithograph "Portrait of a Woman" Biography Margaret Putnam (1913-1987) ...

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1960s Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Lithograph

King David
King David

King David

By Margaret Putnam

Located in Austin, TX

A modern portrait of an ancient, biblical king reminiscent of medieval iconography with a South Western twist. Rich watercolor and mixed media in earth tones and primary colors. By ...

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20th Century Folk Art Margaret Putnam Art

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Mixed Media

“Girl with star”
“Girl with star”

“Girl with star”

By Margaret Putnam

Located in Warren, NJ

Image: 16 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches Overall: 20 1/4 x 8 inches In good condition measures 20x8

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20th Century Margaret Putnam Art

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Oil

"The Girls" Batik
"The Girls" Batik

"The Girls" Batik

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 5.5 x 4 and 5 x 4 Frame Size: 17.5 x 9.75 Medium: Batik Unsigned from her Estate "The Girls" Biography Margaret Putnam (19...

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1960s Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Ink

"ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI" LARGE MULTIMEDIA FRAMED 28.5 X 52.5
"ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI" LARGE MULTIMEDIA FRAMED 28.5 X 52.5

"ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI" LARGE MULTIMEDIA FRAMED 28.5 X 52.5

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 25.5 x 49 Frame Size: 28.5 x 52.5 Medium: Multimedia on Paper "St. Francis of Assisi" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Mixed Media

"HYMN TO THE RED MOON BATIK MID CENTURY
"HYMN TO THE RED MOON BATIK MID CENTURY

"HYMN TO THE RED MOON BATIK MID CENTURY

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 11.5 x 11.5 Frame Size: 14 x 14 Medium: Batik "Hymn to the Red Moon" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret Putnam left an ar...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Ink

"THE MYSTERY" GOUACHE FRAMED 18 X 20
"THE MYSTERY" GOUACHE FRAMED 18 X 20

"THE MYSTERY" GOUACHE FRAMED 18 X 20

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 8 x 10 Frame Size: 18 x 20 Medium: Gouache "The Mystery" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret Putnam left an artistic legac...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Gouache

"ALLELUJAH" HAND PAINTED ETCHING FRAMED 15 X 14 CIRCA 1960'S
"ALLELUJAH" HAND PAINTED ETCHING FRAMED 15 X 14 CIRCA 1960'S

"ALLELUJAH" HAND PAINTED ETCHING FRAMED 15 X 14 CIRCA 1960'S

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 7 x 5 Frame Size: 15 x 14 Medium: Hand Painted Etching Circa 1960's "Allelujah" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret Putnam...

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1960s American Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Oil, Etching

"Untitled"  mid century modern  MCM
"Untitled"  mid century modern  MCM

"Untitled" mid century modern MCM

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam MCM Mid Century Modern (1913-1987) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 7 x 9 Frame Size: 16 x 18 Medium: Watercolor and Gouache 1960s Untitled Biography Margaret Putnam ...

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1960s Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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"RENAISSANCE MAN" CIRCA 1960'S FRAMED 15 X 14
"RENAISSANCE MAN" CIRCA 1960'S FRAMED 15 X 14

"RENAISSANCE MAN" CIRCA 1960'S FRAMED 15 X 14

By Margaret Putnam

Located in San Antonio, TX

Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) San Antonio Artist Image Size: 6 x 5 Frame Size: 15 x 14 Medium: Hand Painted Etching Circa 1960's "Renaissance Man" Margaret Putnam (1913-1989) Margaret ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Margaret Putnam Art

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Oil, Etching

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"The Iron Tree"  Mid Century Modern Texas

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Find a wide variety of authentic Margaret Putnam art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Margaret Putnam in paint, oil paint, etching and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Margaret Putnam art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Martin Barooshian, Etienne Ret, and Somnath Hore. Margaret Putnam art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $11,250, while the average work can sell for $1,640.

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