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Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

American, b. 1930
Morris Blackman (American, b 1930); Morris Blackman is an American artist who lives and works in Philadelphia PA. He graduated from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in 1959, where he twice received the Cresson European Traveling Scholarship as well as three Mural Prizes, the Lux Graphic Prize and the Figure Drawing Prize. Blackman had one-man shows at PAFA and DeMena Gallery NY as well as participating in group shows at Reese Palley Gallery NJ, Fontana Gallery PA, Studio 7 NJ, Carlsson Gallery NY and Margaret Locks Gallery PA. He was a member of the Graphic Sketch Club as well as a teacher at the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Fleisher Art Memorial. His works are in many private collections in Philadelphia as well as PAFA. When Morris Blackman moved to Queen Village in Philadelphia in 1978, he purchased a former stable and turned it into his art studio and living quarters. His three dimensional mixed-media paintings feature primary colors and incorporate themes from his travels and life experiences. Morris describes his role as an artist is to show the world the way that he experiences and feels it, not to simply paint a pretty picture. His list of teaching appointments include Fleisher Art Memorial, University of the Arts, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Artist: Morris Lewis Blackman
Expressionist Abstract #4, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
Expressionist Abstract #4, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

Expressionist Abstract #4, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #4" is a 46 x 62 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" and dated 1964-6...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Oil, Board

Expressionist Abstract #7, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed and framed
Expressionist Abstract #7, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed and framed

Expressionist Abstract #7, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed and framed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #7" is a 40 x 30 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" in the lower left and it is estate stamped on verso. Additional shipping options are available by contacting the seller via 1stDibs messaging system. Morris Blackman...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Expressionist Abstract #8, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
Expressionist Abstract #8, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

Expressionist Abstract #8, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #8" is a 50 x 28 inches oil on canvas work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" in the lower left and it is estate stamped on verso. Additional shipping options are available by contacting the seller via 1stDibs messaging system. Morris Blackman...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Expressionist Abstract #5, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
Expressionist Abstract #5, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

Expressionist Abstract #5, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #5" is a 50 x 60 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" and dated 1964-6...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Oil, Board

Biomorphic Abstract #1 by Philadelphia Expressionist Painter
Biomorphic Abstract #1 by Philadelphia Expressionist Painter

Biomorphic Abstract #1 by Philadelphia Expressionist Painter

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Biomorphic Abstract #1" is a 46 x 30 inches oil on canvas work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed and dated "MLB 61-62" in the lower left and it is...

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist Abstract #2, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
Expressionist Abstract #2, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

Expressionist Abstract #2, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #2" is a 42 x 50 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" and dated 1964-6...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Oil, Board

Expressionist Abstract #3, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
Expressionist Abstract #3, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

Expressionist Abstract #3, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed

By Morris Lewis Blackman

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Expressionist Abstract #3" is a 50 x 55 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis Blackman. The painting is signed in the artist's monogram "MLB" and dated 1964-6...

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1960s Abstract Morris Lewis Blackman Paintings

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Oil, Board

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