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.
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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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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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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$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
$2,499
H 24.75 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Alexander Calder "Squash Blossoms" Signed Lithograph Artist Proof 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oxnard, CA
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) "Squash Blossoms" lithograph, circa 1973 Artist proof Signed in pencil Frame size: 20-1/2" x 24-3/4" Paper size: 13-7/8" x 20-1/2" Image size: 9" x 12-1/4"
Paper
$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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$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.5 in W 40.5 in D 1.25 in
1960s Hard Edge Oil on Canvas by Modernist Artist Henry Kallem
By Henry Kallem
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a very bold and powerful hard edge painting by Henry Kallem (1912-1985). The oil on canvas measures 30" by 40" (without frame) and is titled in pencil "Autumnal" on verso as w...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1970s Framed Lithograph By American Artist Kay Jackson.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970s Framed Lithograph By American Artist Kay Jackson. Features an abstract painting in rich earth tones, framed with the original solid wood fram...
Paper, Wood
$5,930
H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Christine Swane - Danish Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, Signed, 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Christine Swane (1876–1960) Atmospheric landscape painting executed in oil on canvas, 1960. The composition depicts an open landscape viewed from an elevated vantage point, where c...
Canvas, Wood
$1,138
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 1.97 in
Hans Øllgaard Modernist Oil Painting of Summer Landscape with Coast, Danish 1960
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large oil on canvas painting by Danish artist Hans Øllgaard (b. 1911, d. 1969) depicting a summer landscape ca. 1950s or 60s at the time of harvesting ha...
Canvas, Pine
$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
$550
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Floral arrangement Oil Painting Framed and Signed by the Artist.. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Floral arrangement, Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed and Signed by the Artist. Circa 1960s Signed K. Roxy Features a Floral...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$2,850
H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in
Pablo Picasso Jacques Villon Lithograph Beautiful Black Oak Frame Abstract Art
By (after) Pablo Picasso, Jacques Villon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Cubist Aquatint, entitled "Nature Morte", by Jacques Villon after Pablo Picasso, France, circa 1920s. It measures an impressive 27" width x 21" height framed. The last imag...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mogens Balle – Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph, 9/100
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
A vibrant and dynamic lithograph by Mogens Balle, one of the leading figures of Danish post-war art and a prominent artist associated with the CoBrA movement. The composition is bui...
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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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