Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
American, 1912-1977
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal juxtaposition of objects with his own touch of exacting realism. He spoke of his work as "invitations to pause and enjoy."
Riba was born in Ohio and received his professional training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PA, and graduated with highest honors from the Cleveland Institute of Art where he taught for fourteen years.
He was a member of Artist Guild of Palm Beach Art Institute. He worked as mural painter, advertising illustrator and instructor. Riba did many exhibitions including the Cleveland Museum of Art (permanently represented); National Academy of Design; Carnegie Institute; Illinois State Museum (permanently represented); Ohio State Capitol (permanently represented); Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC; White House, Washington, DC; Cincinnati Art Galleries, Cincinnati, Ohio did a retrospective of his work in 2000. He also won many awards and honors including a Fellow of The Royal Society of Art in London.to
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Artist: Paul Riba
The Sun, 20th Century Magic Realism Painting by Cleveland School Artist
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
The Sun
Oil on masonite
Signed lower right, titled verso
14 x 21.5 inches
20.75 x 28.25 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He ...
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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Masonite, Oil
Walrus Oil Painting, 20th Century Magical Realism Artist, Cleveland School
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Walrus
Oil on paper
Signed lower right
29.25 x 24.5 inches
34.75 x 30 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Untitled
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
30 x 18 inches
39.25 x 27.25 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...
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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Large Rhinoceros, 20th Century Magical Realism, Cleveland School Artist
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Rhino
Oil on paper
Signed lower right
22.5 x 29 inches
27.5 x 34.25 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal ...
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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Big Oak, Tree and House, Surrealist Landscape w/ Mountain, Magic Realist Artist
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Tree and House
Oil on board
Signed lower right
30 x 26 inches
38 x 34 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania Landscape w/ Houses and Mountains
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American 1912-1977)
Dutch Farmyard, Pennsylvania
Tempera on board
Signed lower right
9.75 x 14 inches
12.75 x 16.75 inches, framed
Provenance: The Estate of Mary Clark Roc...
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Mid-20th Century Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Tempera
Knight In Armour w/ Horse, Large Magical Realist Landscape
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Knight in Armour, 1973
Oil on board
Signed and dated lower right
39.5 x 47.5 inches
48.5 x 57 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism...
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1970s Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Wart Hog, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Wart Hog
Oil on paper
Signed lower right
18 x 15 inches
24.25 x 21 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unreal j...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Bighorn Sheep, 20th Century Oil Painting by Magical Surrealist, Cleveland School
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Bighorn Sheep
Oil on paper
Signed lower right
25 x 30.5 inches
30.5 x 36 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the un...
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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist
By Paul Riba
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977)
Driftwood and Fish
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
9.25 x 23.5 inches
14 x 28.25 inches, framed
Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explore...
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20th Century Surrealist Paul Riba Figurative Paintings
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Oil
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