Roelof Paul Citroen was a German-born Dutch artist, art educator and co-founder of the New Art Academy in Amsterdam. Among his best-known works are the photo-montage Metropolis and the 1949 Dutch postage stamps. Citroen was born and grew up in a middle-class family in Berlin. Both his parents were Dutch Jews. His father owned a fur shop. At an early age, Citroen began drawing, provoking strong support from his parents. He soon started to experiment with photography with Erwin Blumenfeld and studied art in Berlin. As a painter, he was a Dadaist. As a visual artist in photography, he used the Bauhaus Style of physical portraits, many times with the subject peering intensely into the camera. In 1919, Citroen began studying at the Bauhaus, where he started taking lessons from Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky (part of Der Blaue Reiter) and Johannes Itten, who became one of his biggest influences. Around this time, he started Metropolis (1923), which became his best-known piece. Citroen's Metropolis influenced Fritz Lang to make his classic film Metropolis. Between 1929–35, Citroen made many photographs, clearly influenced by his work with Blumenfeld. He soon started up the Nieuwe Kunstschool (New Art School) with Charles Roelofsz. It ran out of money and closed down in 1937. That year, Citroen became a scholar at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Among his many students are Kees Bol, Madeleine Gans, Henk Hartog and Jos Zeegers. He designed his monumental postage stamps in 1949. In 1960, he stopped teaching and started painting portraits as his main focus. He painted portraits of famous Dutch people, including a well-known portrait of Liesbeth List in 1979. Citroen died in 1983 in Wassenaar.
Paul Citroen Minimalist Drawing
By Paul Citroen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bauhaus trained artist Paul Citroen (1896-1983) is famous for his graphic works and photographs. This work is beautifully simple and delicate. It’s depicting a sitting clown, but ...
Crayon
$1,550
Paul Citroen Nude
By Paul Citroen
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bauhaus trained artist Paul Citroen (1896-1983) is famous for his graphic works and photographs. This drawing of a nude woman is fantastic in its simple form and warm colors. The ...
Paper
Vintage Mabel Martín Academic Nude Charcoal Drawing
Located in Rīga, LV
Original mid-20th century academic nude drawing by Spanish artist Mabel Martín, executed in charcoal on paper. The seated female figure is softly modelled against a dark studio backg...
Paper
$4,675
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian academic charcoal drawings captures the grace and disciplined form of classical male nudes. One portrays an artist's model, his pose reflective and studied, whil...
Paper, Wood
Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Two-faced drawing. Studies of characters and harbor scene. With an inscription stating it is from the sketchbook in the collection of Dr. Manuel de Espirito Santo in Lisbon. Ink a...
Paper
$1,800
H 19.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
19th Century Work of Art Etching by Almery Lobel Riche Custom Framed, French
By Almery Lobel-Riche
Located in North Miami, FL
This black and white etching by Almery -Lobel Riche is in a custom gold leaf frame with deep cut beveled silk mat. The etching is of woman leaning over cha...
Silver Leaf
$1,284
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
By Marceau Constantin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...
Paper
$567
H 10.63 in W 9.26 in D 1.19 in
Eugène de Sala, Minimalist Profile Drawing in Black and Blue Pencil
By Eugène de Sala
Located in Kastrup, DK
Eugène de Sala (1899–1987) Minimalist profile sketch executed in black and light blue pencil on paper. Signed “de Sala”. The motif depicts a stylized female head in profile, constr...
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Los Angeles Times" Political Cartoon Drawing - by Paul Conrad
Located in San Diego, CA
A "Los Angeles Times" political cartoon drawing captioned "I Gave At The Office..." by award winning cartoonist Paul Conrad, circa 1977. The drawing is a reprint of the original pen ...
Plastic, Paper
Black Man Pastel Painting Signed Paul Colin, 1925
By Paul Colin
Located in Marbella, ES
Black man pastel painting signed Paul Colin, 1925. Dimensions with frame: 59.5 x 44 x 2.5cm.
Paint
19th C. Pair of Watercolors, American School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Western Wild Birds, each monogrammed ES lower left. Watercolor on Paper.
Paper
French Charcoal Drawing of Seated Nude, Circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charcoal drawing of an art model male nude in custom modern frame. During the Art Nouveau period emphasizing natural forms and structures.
Parchment Paper
$5,500 / set
H 16.75 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, French School, Late 18th Century
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Depicting a pastoral scene and a hillside view. Ink on paper. One is signed Waudelaincourt fecit Antoine Hubert Wandelaincourt, French (1731-1819).
Paper
$686Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.4 in W 11.5 in D 0.5 in
John F. Kennedy Portrait, Original Drawing Pencil on Paper Dated 1963, Signed
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
John F. Kennedy Portrait - original drawing in pencil and charcoal on paper, realized by Detlef Henze, hand-signed, dated December 25, 1963. Provenance. Private collection Charcoal...
Paper
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H 9.32 in W 7.07 in D 0.1 in
Self-portrait by Paul Citroen, 1930 Silver Gelatin Print Printed later Unframed
By Paul Citroen
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Self-portrait by Paul Citroen, 1930 Silver Gelatin Print Printed later Unframed, mounted on Archival Board Image size: 9.32 in. H x 7.07 Signed on paper in pencil Paul Citroen (15 D...
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