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Martin Rosenthal Art

American, 1899-1974

Martin Rosenthal 1899-1974 Artist Martin Rosenthal was born in Woburn, MA. He completed military service in 1925 and then studied at the Art Students League with classmates John Sloan, Robert Henri and Boardman Robinson. As George Luks' associate at the Luks School of Painting - he also taught at Luks' summer home. The Modern Art Exhibition of 1934 was proclaimed by the press: "One of the most comprehensive exhibitions of modern art ever staged outside of a museum." Rosenthal's work was singled out from among exhibited pieces by Chagall, Modigliani, Zorach, and Pissarro. After this, Rosenthal exhibited very little but continued to paint. Sometime in the late 1960’s, the “Future People” series appeared... Rosenthal painted in the dark basement of a small home he shared with his mother in Queens, NY. In time, the works began to grow larger in size and brighter in color - as if to mock the artist’s surroundings. Eventually, he constructed some canvases almost too large to be removed from the basement. Rosenthal never really wanted to sell his “Future People.” Instead he surrounded himself with them like friends. These works were never seen until after Martin’s death in 1974. Exhibitions: 1932 American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, NY "Exhibition of Works George Luks Class" 1934 Young American Moderns, Montross Gallery, Fifth Ave., NY 1938 Montross Gallery 1980 International Fair of Contemporary Art - ART 1980 Washington, DC 2000 Atlanta Folk Fest

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Artist: Martin Rosenthal
House with Yellow Windows, Oil Painting, Signed, 1960s NYC Artist
House with Yellow Windows, Oil Painting, Signed, 1960s NYC Artist

House with Yellow Windows, Oil Painting, Signed, 1960s NYC Artist

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Arp, TX

Martin Rosenthal "House with Yellow Windows" c. 1960s Encaustic & Oil paint on paper 20"x13" unframed Signed and dated in ink lower left Martin Rosenthal 1899-1974 Artist Mart...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Martin Rosenthal Art

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Paper, Oil

Mid-20th Century Abstract Painting: Encaustic & Oil on Paper
Mid-20th Century Abstract Painting: Encaustic & Oil on Paper

Mid-20th Century Abstract Painting: Encaustic & Oil on Paper

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Arp, TX

Martin Rosenthal "Crossed Lines" 1965 Encaustic & Oil paint on paper 19.25"x13" unframed Signed and dated in ink lower right Martin Rosenthal 1899-1974 Artist Martin Rosenthal was ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Martin Rosenthal Art

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Paper, Encaustic, Oil

“Abstract #1”
“Abstract #1”

“Abstract #1”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1967. Condition is ver...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper

“Abstract #6”
“Abstract #6”

“Abstract #6”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1965. Condition is ver...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper

“Abstract 4”
“Abstract 4”

“Abstract 4”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1964. Condition is goo...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper

Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern
Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern

Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original abstract oil painting by American artist Martin Rosenthal signed by the artist and created in the late 1950's, early 1960's. This colorful dynamic work comes housed in a...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Martin Rosenthal Art

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Paper, Oil

Stained Glass Abstract Gouache Painting, 1960s, 16x11.25, Unsigned
Stained Glass Abstract Gouache Painting, 1960s, 16x11.25, Unsigned

Stained Glass Abstract Gouache Painting, 1960s, 16x11.25, Unsigned

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Arp, TX

Martin Rosenthal "Stained Glass" c. 1960s Gouache on paper 16"x11.25" unframed Unsigned Martin Rosenthal 1899-1974 Artist Martin Rosenthal was born in Woburn, MA. He completed milit...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Martin Rosenthal Art

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Paper, Gouache

“Abstract #8”
“Abstract #8”

“Abstract #8”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival textured paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower left by the artist and dated 1964. Conditio...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper

“Abstract #3”
“Abstract #3”

“Abstract #3”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower left by the artist and dated 1964. Condition is very...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper

“Untitled #2
“Untitled #2

“Untitled #2

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on canvas provocative figurative painting by the American artist Martin Rosenthal. Mid century modern. Signed lower left. Circa 1955. Condition is very good. Presentl...

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1950s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Canvas, Oil

“Abstract #7”
“Abstract #7”

“Abstract #7”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1965. Condition is goo...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Archival Paper, Gouache, Oil

“Untitled Abstract”
“Untitled Abstract”

“Untitled Abstract”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original abstract oil painting on heavy card stock by the American artist Martin Rosenthal. Signed lower left and dated 1960. Condition is very good. Slight bow to board. Nicely pro...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Board

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

“Untitled”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on canvas provocative figurative painting by the American artist Martin Rosenthal. Mid century modern. Signed lower right. Circa 1955. Condition is very good. Present...

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1950s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Canvas, Oil

“Abstract #5”
“Abstract #5”

“Abstract #5”

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil paint and gouache on heavy archival textured paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1...

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1960s Modern Martin Rosenthal Art

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Oil, Archival Paper, Gouache

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This colorful abstract, seemingly a landscape, is by New York artist Martin Rosenthal. It is oil on heavy card stock and backed with a plexiglass panel. The colors are vibrant and the composition pleasing. It is signed by Rosenthal, lower left and dated 1965. The painting measures 16" x 20" and is housed in a period chestnut frame that measures 22 1/2" x 26 1/2" overall. Both the painting and the frame are in very good condition, with no issues to report. Massachusetts-born Martin Rosenthal settled in New York City in the early 1920's and studied at the Art Students League. He was an associate of George Luks at Luks' School of Painting. He was known for his colorful compositions, often abstract, such as this one. He mainly exhibited in New York galleries...

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1964 "Twosome" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
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1964 "Twosome" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist

By Martin Rosenthal

Located in Arp, TX

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1969 "Balancing Act" Mid Century Abstract Painting NYC Artist

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Located in Arp, TX

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1969 "White Circle Orange Circle" Mid Century Abstract Painting NYC Artist
1969 "White Circle Orange Circle" Mid Century Abstract Painting NYC Artist

1969 "White Circle Orange Circle" Mid Century Abstract Painting NYC Artist

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1965 "The March" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist

1965 "The March" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist

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1962 "Flowers Blooming" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist

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