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Martin Rosenthal Abstract Paintings

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
1960s "House with Yellow Windows" Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract 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 Rosent...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Martin Rosenthal Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Encaustic, Oil

“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

1960s "Stained Glass" Abstract Gouache Painting Red, Green, Black
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 Abstract Paintings

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“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

“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 Abstract Paintings

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“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

“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 Abstract Paintings

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Archival Paper, Gouache, Oil

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 Abstract Paintings

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Mid-Century "Crossed Lines" Abstract Painting
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 Abstract Paintings

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1965 "Triangles and Semi Circles" Abstract Painting in Cobalt, Red, Yellow
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal "Triangles and Semi Circles" 1965 Encaustic & Oil paint on paper 20"x13" unframed Signed and dated in ink lower left Martin Rosenthal 189...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Martin Rosenthal Abstract Paintings

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“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

“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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper, Gouache

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1965 "Cobalt in the Middle" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal "Cobalt in the Middle" 1965 Encaustic & oil paint on paper 19"x13" unframed Signed and dated in ink lower right
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1964 "Pieces Apart" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal "Pieces Apart" 1964 Oil paint on paper 19.25"x13" float mount black wood distressed frame 21"x1"x14.75" Signed and dated in ink lower left
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Located in Arp, TX
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Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern
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