Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

American, 1917-2013

A plein-air landscape painter in styles of both realism and abstraction, Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf was known as Martyl, a name given to her by her artist-mother, Aimee Goldstone Schweig, for her daughter to use as an artist signature. She lived in Missouri and Illinois, although she traveled widely. From 1945 to 1972, she was art editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and from 1965 to 1970, she was an instructor at the University of Chicago. Martyl was born and raised in St. Louis, and her natural talents combined with the tutelage of her mother, led to early recognition as a child artist. At age eleven, she won a first prize for drawing at a competition of the St. Louis Art Museum, and the next year she won second prize. Throughout her career, she had numerous exhibition venues including the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, the Royal British Artists Gallery in London, and the Gibbes Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Her mother became her frequent painting and traveling companion, and they went to "many parts of the globe in search of subject matter." (205) One of their early trips together was in 1930, when Martyl was twelve, to Provincetown, Massachusetts. Other trips included New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona where the Grand Canyon was one of the destinations. Early in her career, Martyl was a WPA (Works Progress Administration) muralist, and two of her murals are in post offices, one titled Wheat Workers in Russell, Kansas, and the other, La Guignolee, in Sainte Genevieve. Another mural, The Courageous Act of Cyrus Tiffany, completed in 1943, is in Washington DC at the Building of the Recorder of Deeds. Martyl graduated from Mary Institute in St. Louis and enrolled in Washington University where she studied art and history. In Missouri, she also attended Sainte Genevieve Summer School, which her mother had founded and served as director. In 1940 and 1941, Martyl went to Colorado Springs where she studied at the Fine Arts Center with Boardman Robinson and Arnold Blanch. In 1941, she married Alexander Langsdorf, Jr., who was a nuclear physicist, and the couple had two daughters. They lived in the St. Louis area until 1943 and then moved to Illinois, living in Chicago, Roselle, and from the 1970s in Schaumburg. Source: Phil Kovinick and Marian Yoshiki Kovinick, An Encyclopedia of Women Artists of the American West

Artist: Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf

Martyl Suzanne Schweig LangsdorfMartyl Schweig Victor Colorado 1942 Ghost Town Landscape Oil Painting, 1942

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Martyl Schweig Victor Colorado 1942 Ghost Town Landscape Oil Painting

By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf

Located in Denver, CO

A historically significant 1942 American modernist oil painting by Martyl Schweig Langsdorf depicting Victor, Colorado, a high-altitude mining ghost town nestled within the Rocky Mountains. The composition captures the stark beauty and atmospheric stillness of a fading Western settlement, where abandoned structures, rugged terrain, and expansive mountain forms merge into a powerful narrative landscape. Painted in oil on masonite, the work features Schweig’s expressive plein-air brushwork and a richly grounded palette of deep greens, muted golds, earthy browns, and atmospheric grays. The paint handling is both fluid and structured, emphasizing light, elevation, and the emotional weight of the post–Gold Rush landscape rather than strict topographical accuracy. This early American modernist Western painting carries strong narrative presence while remaining visually balanced, making it highly effective in both traditional interiors and more contemporary, curated environments. Created in 1942 during Schweig’s Colorado painting trips with fellow artist Adolph Dehn...

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1940s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Henry GasserHenry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA, c. 1930s

$16,000

H 31 in W 25 in

Henry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA

Located in New York, NY

Henry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981) "Village in Snow" Oil on canvas laid on artist's board, c. 1930s 28 x 22...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Dale Nichols"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism, c. 1960s

$95,000

H 38 in W 48 in D 2 in

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism

By Dale Nichols

Located in New York, NY

"Winter" American Modernism WPA Regionalism Landscape Mid-Century Magic Realism. 30 x 40 inches. Oil on canvas, c. 1960s, Signed lower right. As we list the painting now, the work is currently being cleaned, restored and a hand carved frame is being built. Additional photos will be uploaded as soon as possible. Our gallery, Helicline Fine Art, just launched our new digital exhibition: American Art: The WPA and Beyond. Three dozen paintings, works on paper and sculptures which are available here on 1stDibs. In person viewings can be arranged by appointment at our midtown Manhattan gallery. Provenance: "Winter" was originally purchased by Stanley Byer. Mr. Byer owned homes in Key West, New York City, and Washington, D.C. He purchased the painting from Dunning Auction in 1984 in Elgin, Illinois. Mr. Byer was related to Abraham Weiss from Florida. Saul Babbin, now deceased was a cousin of Mr. Weiss. I purchased the painting from Joy Babbin, Mr. Babbin's wife, now living in from New Mexico. Dale Nichols (1905 – 1995) Artist, printmaker, illustrator, watercolorist, designer, writer and lecturer, Nichols did paintings that reflected his rural background of Nebraska where he was born in David City, a small town. Although he did much sketching outdoors, most of his paintings were completed in his studio and often included "numerology, magic squares...

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1960s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Canvas, Oil

Farren Jensen"Sea Cliff" Mid Century Modern Coastal Cliff Seascape in Acrylic on Masonite, c. 1970

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H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in

"Sea Cliff" Mid Century Modern Coastal Cliff Seascape in Acrylic on Masonite

Located in Soquel, CA

"Sea Cliff" Mid Century Modern Coastal Cliff Seascape in Acrylic on Masonite Expansive seascape by notable California artist Farren Jensen (American, 19...

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1970s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Acrylic

Francis ChapinA Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, circa 1950

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H 12.25 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

A Charming, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Charming, Colorful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Painted near the artist's longtime studio ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Karl Metzler"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape, c. 1930s

$3,900

H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 1.5 in

"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape

By Karl Metzler

Located in New York, NY

"Strike" American Scene Social Realism 1930s WPA Modern Industrial Landscape Karl Metzler (1909-1995) "Strike" 26 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches Oil and gesso on masonite, c. 1930 Signed and t...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinCharming 1950s Painting "Oak Bluffs, Mass." Martha's Vineyard by Francis Chapin, ca. 1950

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H 12.75 in W 15 in D 1 in

Charming 1950s Painting "Oak Bluffs, Mass." Martha's Vineyard by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming vintage 1950s painting of Martha's Vineyard, "Oak Bluffs, Mass." by notable Chicago artist Francis Chapin. A bustling view of the picturesque lighthouse and Soldiers Mem...

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1950s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinA Colorful, 1950s Modern Painting, Sailing Off the Coast of Martha's Vineyard, Circa 1950

$1,200

H 13.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.5 in

A Colorful, 1950s Modern Painting, Sailing Off the Coast of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A colorful, blustery painting of sailing off the coast of Martha's Vineyard by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin. Painted in the early 1950s, the painting depicts a vibran...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Francis ChapinA Brooding 1930s WPA Era Chicago Modern Industrial Scene, City Nocturne, Crica 1930

$950

H 11.5 in W 14 in D 1.5 in

A Brooding 1930s WPA Era Chicago Modern Industrial Scene, City Nocturne

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Brooding 1930s WPA Era, Modern Social Realist Industrial Scene by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a gritty nocturne view of industrial rooftops and...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Oil, Masonite

Francis ChapinEarly Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

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H 13.75 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in

Early Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vibrant, early Mexican city street scene by famed Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a quiet, picturesque view of the rooftops and cathedral...

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1940s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Masonite, Oil

Dorothy Eisner“Washington Square Park, 1938” NYC Social Realism Female American Artist Oil, 1938

$13,500

H 40.5 in W 50.5 in D 3 in

“Washington Square Park, 1938” NYC Social Realism Female American Artist Oil

By Dorothy Eisner

Located in Yardley, PA

An exceptional, large, early work by American artist Dorothy Eisner (1906-1984). This painting was recently exhibited at Gracie Mansion in 2019 as part of “She Persists” - a show de...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Canvas, Oil

Francis ChapinA Large, WPA Era Modern Chicago Industrial Scene, Ogden Viaduct, ca. 1929, Crica 1929

$2,975

H 34.5 in W 49 in D 1 in

A Large, WPA Era Modern Chicago Industrial Scene, Ogden Viaduct, ca. 1929

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Dynamic WPA Era Modern Industrial Scene by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a gritty view of a steel railroad bridge, boat house and soaring ...

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1930s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Oil, Masonite

William SchwartzSummer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting, 1946

$78,000

H 51 in W 33 in D 2 in

Summer Resort in Michigan -Modernist Mid-Century Saugatuck Oil Painting

By William Schwartz

Located in Marco Island, FL

Summer Resort in Michigan is an exceptional work painted by the Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago shortly ...

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1940s American Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Martyl Suzanne Schweig LangsdorfImportant Regionalist WPA Modern Framed And Signed Landscape Oil Painting, 1930

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H 28 in W 32 in D 2 in

Important Regionalist WPA Modern Framed And Signed Landscape Oil Painting

By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist landscape oil painting by Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Martyl (1917/18 - 2013). Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 28 by 32 inches overall and 20 by 24 painting alone.

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1940s Modern Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Canvas, Oil

Martyl Suzanne Schweig LangsdorfEarly, Semi Abstract Landscape Colored Lithograph Print, Blues Gray

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H 27.5 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in

Early, Semi Abstract Landscape Colored Lithograph Print, Blues Gray

By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf

Located in Denver, CO

Early, a vintage original signed lithograph on paper by Martyl (Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf), numbered 5 of 10, printed at the Tamarind Institute, New Mexico in colors of Blue, Gray a...

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20th Century Abstract Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Lithograph

Martyl Suzanne Schweig LangsdorfMartyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf - Mid Century Abstract Spanish Landscape, 1957

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Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf - Mid Century Abstract Spanish Landscape

By Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf

Located in San Francisco, CA

This midcentury semi abstract painting is by the well-known artist Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf (1917-2013), better known as Martyl. The painting has an interesting palette - cool grays in the sky contrast with the warmer colors of rooftops and fields in the Midground and foreground. It is as if the observer is witnessing an approaching summer storm. The work is composed of oil on canvas mounted to board. It measures 20”x24” (28.5”x32.5” framed). It is signed “Martyl” in the lower right. As well, it is dated 1957 and monogrammed on the reverse. The frame is a very nice grey stained period wooden frame, very appropriate for the painting. The painting and the frame are in good condition. Martyl Langsdorf was primarily a painter of abstract landscapes who had nearly 100 solo exhibitions during her eight decade-long career. She was represented in many of the National exhibitions. In 1940 she was awarded the first prize in the Midwestern Show at the Kansas City Art Institute and won the hundred dollar purchase prize at the Y.M.H.A., Saint Louis. The following year she was awarded first prize in the annual exhibition of Missouri artists at the Saint Louis City...

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1950s Abstract Geometric Martyl Suzanne Schweig Langsdorf Art

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Oil

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