Mogens Balle was born as Mogens Erik Schack Balle in Copenhagen in 1921. He was active as a painter and writer. First, he learned to be an architect, but he discontinued this course because he wanted to engage with visual arts. His first works are naturalistic. From 1945, this changed when he switched to abstract painting. Common motifs in his oeuvre are mythical and fantasy creatures. A year later, in 1946, Balle traveled to Paris and it is here where he came into contact with artists who similarly worked expressively and spontaneously. Balle was a co-founder of the Danish artist union Spirals (1947). Asger Jorn (1914–73) is the reason why Balle came in contact with the members of the CoBrA movement in 1949. Balle’s work was along with that of Karel Appel (1921–2006), Corneille (1922–2010), Asger Jorn and Egill Jacobsen (1910–98), exhibited in Paris, but not during the CoBrA exhibitions in Amsterdam (1949) and Liege (1951). After the disintegration of the CoBrA group, the works of Balle became more spontaneous and abstract. From the 50s, he created several peinture-mots (word paintings). He did this with former CoBrA member Christian Dotremont (1922–79). Peinture-mots, words and pictures are merged as one whole in a single work. From the 1960s, Balle began to make bronze fantasy figures.
Modernist Oil Painting by Danish Artist Mogens Balle COBRA Art Movement, 1960s
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Odense, DK
Oil painting on canvas by original COBRA member Danish artist Mogens Balle (1921-1988). Abstract expressionist motif with childlike figures typical for Balle. Signed "MB" and mounte...
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Mogens Balle, Copenhagen, Denmark
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Delft, NL
Mogens Balle, (1921-1988) Copenhagen, Denmark A composition by Balle with figures. Oil on canvas applied in a thick layer Signed lower left (Balle M) and reverse No title and ...
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Danish 1960's Cobra artist Mogens Balle astonishing beautiful colour lithograph
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Balle, born Mogens Erik Schack Balle in Copenhagen in 1921, was a painter and writer. Originally studying architecture, he switched to visual arts, starting with naturalistic ...
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Danish Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine oil painting on canvas of a winter snowy scene is signed and dated M. Norgoard 1912. This painting sold in as found contion is framed in its original frame. The painting co...
Canvas, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting 1960s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning colors on this midcentury oil painting in an original midcentury frame. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorating ideas, from primitives, Machine age, Mid-Cen...
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$2,495
H 41.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.63 in
Large Abstract Painting by California Artist Robert Lawson C. 1960s
By Robert Lawson
Located in Peabody, MA
A large scale vintage abstract on canvas by the noted California artist Robert Lawson, circa 1960s.
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$525
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Danish Winter Landscape Oil Painting, Denmark, Signed HK Hans Knudsen 1925
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Copenhagen, an impressive oil painting on canvas capturing a serene, muted-color landscape with houses and snow. It certainly is a realist take on a countryside winter sc...
Canvas, Paint
$2,150
H 13.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.75 in
Late 19th Century Danish Landscape Coastal Oil Painting Framed, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Copenhagen, an impressive oil on canvas painting of a Danish landscape coastal scene. A very lifelike rendering of West Coast of Jutland, Denmark. This oil painting featu...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$3,495
H 41 in W 51 in D 1.5 in
Large Abstract Painting by California Modernist Robert Lawson C. 1960s
By Robert Lawson
Located in Peabody, MA
A large scale vintage abstract on canvas by the noted California artist Robert Lawson, circa 1960s.
Canvas, Paint
$450
H 12.6 in W 14.49 in D 1.58 in
Danish oil painting of winter scenery with houses in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen
Located in Ebberup, DK
Original vintage Danish mid-century oil on plate painting of a winter scenery with houses, seen from a window in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen. In the foreground, a tree w...
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19th Century Danish Landscape Windmill Oil Painting, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Copenhagen, an impressive oil painting on canvas painting of a Danish landscape scene. A very lifelike rendering of a scene in Denmark featuring a calm scene with houses...
Canvas, Paint
Midcentury 1950s Danish Oil Painting
Located in London, London
Oil on board Wooden frame Danish Signed and dated 1953.
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$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 34.5 in D 0.5 in
Cuban Artist Cundo Bermudez Lithograph, Signed, Numbered with COA
By Cundo Bermúdez
Located in Miami, FL
Cuban Artist Cundo Bermudez Lithograph, Signed, Numbered with COA Offered for sale is a 2007 lithograph of a Mid-century painting by the Cuban artist Cundo Bermúdez (1914-2008). This is a print from the artist's authorized lithographic production or one of his earlier works prior to his death. The print is # 77/700 as printed in Spain and includes the original COA in an envelope affixed to the back. The work is nicely framed and ready to hang. Bermúdez was a painter associated with the Cuban Modernist movement, and best known for his colorful and humorous depictions of everyday life. Born in Havana, he studied painting at the Alejandro School of Fine Art in Havana, and later traveled to Mexico City to study drawing at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Art. There, he was strongly influenced by Mexican artists, such as Diego Rivera, and José Clemente Orozco as well as by the previous generation of Cuban artists, such as Amelia Peláez and Carlos Enríquez...
Glass, Wood, Paper
$525
H 23 in W 19 in D 0.75 in
Danish Oil Painting of Christianshavn Canal Scene in Copenhagen, Early 20th C.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Copenhagen, an impressive oil painting on canvas depicting the canal front of Christianshavn. A very lifelike rendering capturing a view of a canal with boats moored alo...
Canvas, Paint
1970s Danish Mixed-Media Painting
Located in London, London
Mixed-media On paper Danish 1970s.
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Lithograph by Cobra Artist Mogens Balle, 1960s
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.
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