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Morris Graves, Abandon Nest, 1950, drawing
Morris Graves, Abandon Nest, 1950, drawing

Morris Graves, Abandon Nest, 1950, drawing

By Morris Graves

Located in New York, NY

This is a complicated drawing, even for Morris Graves (1910-2001), known as the Mystical Painter of Nature. Graves tried to be sensitive to the slightest tremor or breeze that a sma...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Morris Graves Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

TWO BIRDS

TWO BIRDS

By Morris Graves

Located in Portland, ME

Graves, Morris (American 1910-2001). TWO BIRDS. Brown Ink on tan paper, not dated. Although signed in pencil, lower right, the signature proved fugitive dur...

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Mid-20th Century Morris Graves Art

Materials

Pencil

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H 12.25 in W 14.5 in

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Find a wide variety of authentic Morris Graves art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Morris Graves in ink, gold leaf, gold and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Morris Graves art, so small editions measuring 23 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of William Grauer, Florence E. Nosworthy, and Robert Noel Blair. Morris Graves art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $35,000, while the average work can sell for $12,000.

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