Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

American, b. 1963

Blending themes of pop culture with techniques reminiscent of the old masters, Mark Ryden has created a singular style that blurs the traditional boundaries between high and low art. His work first garnered attention in the 1990s when he ushered in a new genre of painting, "Pop Surrealism", dragging a host of followers in his wake. Ryden has trumped the initial surrealist strategies by choosing subject matter loaded with cultural connotation. Ryden's vocabulary ranges from cryptic to cute, treading a fine line between nostalgic cliché and disturbing archetype. Seduced by his infinitely detailed and meticulously glazed surfaces, the viewer is confronted with the juxtaposition of the childhood innocence and the mysterious recesses of the soul. A subtle disquiet inhabits his paintings; the work is achingly beautiful as it hints at darker psychic stuff beneath the surface of cultural kitsch. In Ryden's world cherubic girls rub elbows with strange and mysterious figures. Ornately carved frames lend the paintings a baroque exuberance that adds gravity to their enigmatic themes. Mark Ryden received a BFA in 1987 from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, including a career-spanning retrospective "Cámara de las maravillas" at The Centro de Arte Contemporáneo of Málaga, as well as an earlier retrospective "Wondertoonel" at the Frye Museum of Art in Seattle and Pasadena Museum of California Art. Ryden was recently commissioned to create the set and costume design for a new production of Whipped Cream, put on by the American Ballet Theatre with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. Whipped Cream is based on Schlagobers, a two-act ballet with libretto and score by Richard Strauss that was first performed at the Vienna State Opera in 1924. Mark Ryden currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Creator: Mark Ryden

Mark Ryden Pinxit

$1,250 / item

Mark Ryden Pinxit

By Mark Ryden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fuzzy bunnies, big-eyed girls, meat, magic and mystery. Mark Ryden’s carnival of curiosities. Collector’s edition: No. 51–1,050. Limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

$775

H 27 in W 21.38 in D 0.75 in

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

By Pierre M. Lapie

Located in Alamo, CA

An early 19th century map of ancient Syria and Egypt entitled "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte anciennes/dressée par M. Lapie, Colonel d'Etat Major, et...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

$1,175

H 35 in W 30.5 in D 2 in

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

A large hand colored 17th century map of England and the British Isles by Frederick de Wit entitled "Accuratissima Angliæ Regni et Walliæ Principatus", published in Amsterdam in 1680. It is a highly detailed map of England, Scotland, the Scottish Isles...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

City View of Nuremberg, Germany: An 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by M. Seutter

$1,875

H 22 in W 24.25 in D 0.13 in

City View of Nuremberg, Germany: An 18th Century Hand-Colored Map by M. Seutter

By Matthew Seutter

Located in Alamo, CA

An 18th century hand-colored city view of Nuremburg, Germany entitled "Geometrischer Grundris der des Heiligen Römischen Reichs Freyen Stadt Nürnberg" by Matthaus Seutter from his "A...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

Greece, "Graeciae Antiquae"" A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson

$1,575

H 24.75 in W 29.75 in D 0.13 in

Greece, "Graeciae Antiquae"" A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 17th century hand colored copperplate engraved map of Greece entitled "Graeciae Antiquae Tabula Hanc Geographicam" by Nicolas d'Abbeville Sanson, engraved and pub...

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Mid-17th Century French Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos

$1,275

H 7 in W 8.63 in D 0.07 in

North & South America: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Jansson & Goos

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Alamo, CA

A 17th century hand-colored map of North & South America entitled "Americae Descriptio" by the cartographer Johannes Jansson, published in Jansson's Atlas Minor in Amsterdam in 1628....

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1620s Dutch Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa

$1,275

H 22.38 in W 29 in D 0.13 in

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Alamo, CA

This original attractive 17th century hand-colored map of North Africa entitled "Nova Barbariae Descriptio" by Johannes Janssonius was published in Paris in 1635. It includes the Med...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

$14,615

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs

By Georges Braque

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris. The set is composed with: - L'Ordre des Oiseaux (...

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1950s French Modern Vintage Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Billiard Rules Pool Rules Pyramid Rules Victorian Framed Rules

$1,620

H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in

Antique Billiard Rules Pool Rules Pyramid Rules Victorian Framed Rules

Located in Radstock, GB

This framed and printed sheet Rule frame is very unusual because it actually features the rules of three games Billiards, Life Pool and Pyramid pool. Printed by the famous Glasgo...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Pine

"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson

$1,375

H 18 in W 24 in D 0.13 in

"Africa Vetus": a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map by Sanson

By Nicolas Sanson

Located in Alamo, CA

This original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of Africa entitled "Africa Vetus, Nicolai Sanson Christianiss Galliar Regis Geographi" was originally created by Nicholas Sanson d...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map

$1,175

H 20 in W 23.88 in D 0.07 in

The Kingdom of Naples and Southern Italy: A Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

"Novissima & exactissimus Totius Regni Neapolis Tabula Presentis Belli Satui Accommo Data" is a hand colored map of southern Italy and the ancient Kingdom of Naples created by Johann...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century Hand Colored Map of Spain and Portugal by Visscher

$1,275

H 26.5 in W 30 in D 0.25 in

18th Century Hand Colored Map of Spain and Portugal by Visscher

By Nicolaes Visscher II

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an early 18th century map of Spain and Portugal, with attractive original hand-coloring, entitled "Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna per Nicolaum Visscher cum Privilegio Ordinu...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor

$875

H 20 in W 23.63 in D 0.07 in

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...

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Early 18th Century German Antique Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Mark Ryden Spectacular Carnis Portfolio Limited Edition Giclee Prints, 1998

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1.5 in

Mark Ryden Spectacular Carnis Portfolio Limited Edition Giclee Prints, 1998

By Mark Ryden

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Le Shoppe Too in Michigan is offering a spectacular collector's item, "Spectacular Carnis Portfolio" by the god-father of pop surrealism, Mark Ryden. This is a collection of limited edition of boxed set of 50 with 13 giclee prints including all of the works in "The Meat Show" plus one additional work. Hand-made, fabric covered box...

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1990s Mark Ryden Wall Decorations

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Paper

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