Michael Lenson was born in Russia in 1903. He is a Russian-American painter who won a prize at the National Academy of Design and exhibited at several New York galleries, before becoming the director of WPA mural projects in New Jersey in the 1930s. Lenson painted a set of murals on the history of Newark for City Hall, including scenes showing industries such as tanning and iron casting.
Michael Lenson WPA Surrealist Painting
By Michael Lenson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful WPA Surrealist painting by the noted New Jersey artist Michael Lenson. The works appears to have been refined at some point and perhaps has some in painting. We have not ...
Canvas, Paint
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Song of Solomon", Mid Century Painting in Blue and Gold by Lenson
By Michael Lenson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entitled "Return, Return, O Shulemite," with a scene taken from the Song of Solomon, this painting depicts the legendary wife of King Solomon, who was ...
Paint
Fragment Blue Abstract Acrylic Painting, Mid-Century Modern, 1971
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shozo Naguro Abstract Demensional Painting. Titled Fragment Blue. In very nice condition!
Acrylic
WPA styled Cubist Industrial Oil Painting by Joan Hedman
By WPA
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A cubist industrial WPA styled oil painting depicting a storage tank compound in the 1930's-40's. Good layering of colors and textures having it original patina worn wood frame signed by the artist in paint to the corner by Joan Hedman...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of Three WPA Era Paintings, American, circa 1930s-1950s. From left to right, they are: 1) Brick mason oil painting, American, circa 1930s. It ...
Canvas, Wood
$1,920
H 31 in W 27 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century 20th Century Oil Painting of Flowers in Vase by Gerald Cooper
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-Century 20th Century Oil Painting of Flowers in Vase by Gerald Cooper (1898-1975). Lovely painting of poppies, hibiscus, Nicotiana an...
Paint
WPA Style Portrait Painting of a Gentleman, American, 1930s-1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait painting of Walter Levin, oil on canvas, unframed. Signed Haughton College Bickerton in upper right corner, and having the original gallery label on the back. California Bay...
Canvas
"Labor", Handsome WPA-Era Painting with Nudes by Muralist Lichtenauer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Because Joseph Mortimer Lichtenauer is best known for his public murals, it's not surprising that this easel painting -- with its frieze-like array of nude and Classically dressed fi...
Paint
Portrait of a Handsome Man Oil Painting by Mid Century Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful mid century painting of a handsome man was painted in the 1950s. The subject was the owner of a beautiful San Diego Estate. Artist was F Stanley Herring. Beautiful antique fold leaf frame with ruby color fillet trim. Subject is seated in a royal blue chair...
Canvas
"Salome, " Important Art Deco Painting by Dunbar Beck, WPA Muralist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a Salome who is both ravishing and terrifying, with her auburn tresses rising up as if on fire, this remarkable work was painted by Dunbar Beck, famed for his WPA and New Y...
Canvas
WPA Street Scene Painting American School
Located in Wiscasset, ME
WPA street scene painting American school. Unsigned, could be NYC.
$2,250
H 54 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Blue Lady in Chair Portier
By Alain Portier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Very unique and large scale oil painting on board -Blue lady in chair signed Portier. I love the unique style of this well painted lady. I also think the size and proportion will set...
Canvas, Wood
Surrealist Painting "Equilibrium" by Giorgio Perfetti
By Giorgio Perfetti
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrealist painting "equilibrium" by Giorgio Perfetti mix media.
Paint
"The Return of Timothy Pickering, " WPA Mural Study Painting, 1939
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of atmosphere, rich color and drama, this mural study by Dunbar Beck was executed in preparation for his lobby painting at the US Post Office in Danvers, Massachusetts. Until it...
Gouache