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Creator: Paul Cadmus
"Man with Blue Eyes, " Portrait by Paul Cadmus, Possibly of Robert F. Kennedy
"Man with Blue Eyes, " Portrait by Paul Cadmus, Possibly of Robert F. Kennedy

"Man with Blue Eyes, " Portrait by Paul Cadmus, Possibly of Robert F. Kennedy

By Paul Cadmus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Although there is no evidence that Paul Cadmus knew Robert F. Kennedy, this portrait of a handsome, youthful man with blue eyes and a thick head of hair suggests that the artist admi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paul Cadmus

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"Wrestlers, Runners, Warriors, Equestrian", Early Drawings, Paul Cadmus, 1930s
"Wrestlers, Runners, Warriors, Equestrian", Early Drawings, Paul Cadmus, 1930s

"Wrestlers, Runners, Warriors, Equestrian", Early Drawings, Paul Cadmus, 1930s

By Paul Cadmus

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Drawn during the time when Paul Cadmus produced some of his most famous -- and infamous -- paintings with satiric themes such as "Shore Leave" and "The Fleet's in," but presaging his lifelong interest in the male nude, this set of four scenes depict male figures in scenes that would be familiar to artists going back to Roman and Greek times. One scene depicts two nudes in a wrestling match, another shows several nude figures in a headlong run, a third shows two men in battle, and the fourth depicts a nude figure taming a rearing horse. No doubt inspired by Classical sculptures, this set of drawings captures the energy and dynamics of interacting male figures, but without the very fine detail that he would bring to his countless male nude drawings in the 1950s, 60s and later. The drawings are signed, and the reverse retains an owner's label indicating the drawing was in the collection of William Tregoning, a gallerist who amassed a large collection of male figural art...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paul Cadmus

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Paul Cadmus furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paul Cadmus furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paul Cadmus furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paul Cadmus were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Raoul Pene du Bois, Pal Fried, and Richmond Barthé. Prices for Paul Cadmus furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,500 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.