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Muriel Backman Art

American, 1902-1996

Muriel Backman was born in 1902. She is well-listed in relevant art reference works, and her work is held in public and private collections, including the permanent collection of the San Francisco Public Library.

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Artist: Muriel Backman
'Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey', Modernist California Artist, Crocker Art Museum
'Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey', Modernist California Artist, Crocker Art Museum

'Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey', Modernist California Artist, Crocker Art Museum

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "M. Backman" for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996), titled verso and dated 1955. A vibrant Modernist work by this notable California woman artist who exhibit...

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1950s Muriel Backman Art

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Watercolor, Illustration Board, Graphite

'Old San Anselmo, California', Woman Post-Impressionist, Crocker Museum
'Old San Anselmo, California', Woman Post-Impressionist, Crocker Museum

'Old San Anselmo, California', Woman Post-Impressionist, Crocker Museum

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Certification of Authenticity stamped verso; titled verso, 'San Anselmo' and dated 1956. Muriel Backman exhibited widely and with success from the 1930's through the 1950's, includi...

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1950s Muriel Backman Art

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Paper, Watercolor

'Monterey Pier', California Modernist, Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League
'Monterey Pier', California Modernist, Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League

'Monterey Pier', California Modernist, Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower left "Muriel Backman" for Muriel Durgin Backman and dated 1955. An elegant, Cubist-derived, mid-century view of the old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California. A ly...

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1950s Muriel Backman Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

'View of the Mission, San Juan Bautista', Crocker Art Museum, Santa Cruz
'View of the Mission, San Juan Bautista', Crocker Art Museum, Santa Cruz

'View of the Mission, San Juan Bautista', Crocker Art Museum, Santa Cruz

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'Muriel Backman' (American, 1902-1996); additionally signed verso, titled 'Mission San Juan Bautista, Founded June 24, 1797' and painted circa 1960. This notable...

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1960s Muriel Backman Art

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Paper, Watercolor

'Fort Bragg Lumber Mill', Woman Artist, California Post-Impressionist
'Fort Bragg Lumber Mill', Woman Artist, California Post-Impressionist

'Fort Bragg Lumber Mill', Woman Artist, California Post-Impressionist

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower left "M. Backman" for Muriel Durgin Backman. Titled verso "Union Lumber Co., Fort Bragg- Mendocino, Ca" and painted circa 1955. A moody, mid-century view of the lumber ...

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1950s Muriel Backman Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper

'University Village, Berkeley' Carmel, California, Woman Post Impressionist
'University Village, Berkeley' Carmel, California, Woman Post Impressionist

'University Village, Berkeley' Carmel, California, Woman Post Impressionist

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed verso, 'M. Backman' for Muriel Backman (American, 1902-1996), titled 'University Village', dated 1958 and with inscription verso, 'Demonstration painting- horizontal and verti...

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1950s Muriel Backman Art

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Paper, Watercolor

'Grey Outpost, Fort Ross, California', Woman Artist, Modernist Park view
'Grey Outpost, Fort Ross, California', Woman Artist, Modernist Park view

'Grey Outpost, Fort Ross, California', Woman Artist, Modernist Park view

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Muriel Backman", titled verso and dated 1960. Painted on Arches paper. This notable California woman artist exhibited widely and with success from the 1930's th...

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1960s Muriel Backman Art

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Paper, Watercolor

'Corporation Yard', Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League, Crocker Art Museum
'Corporation Yard', Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League, Crocker Art Museum

'Corporation Yard', Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art League, Crocker Art Museum

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "M. Backman"; additionally signed verso, titled 'Corporation Yard' and painted circa 1960. This notable California woman artist exhibited widely and with success...

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1960s Muriel Backman Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

'Lakeshore Drive, Chicago', Modernist Cityscape, Woman Artist, Crocker Museum
'Lakeshore Drive, Chicago', Modernist Cityscape, Woman Artist, Crocker Museum

'Lakeshore Drive, Chicago', Modernist Cityscape, Woman Artist, Crocker Museum

By Muriel Backman

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

A mid-century, Modernist view of Chicago, seen in the evening with the lights of numerous buildings reflected in the still waters of Lake Michigan. Signed lower right "M. Backman" f...

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1960s Muriel Backman Art

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

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Muriel Backman art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Muriel Backman art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Muriel Backman in paint, watercolor, paper 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 Muriel Backman art, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John Cuthbert Hare, Karen Druker, and Janet Ament De La Roche. Muriel Backman art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $760 and tops out at $2,750, while the average work can sell for $2,125.