Peter Keil Paintings
German, b. 1942
In the beginnings of his artistic career, Peter Keil's style was influenced by German Expressionism. In the paintings from his early Berlin years, he mainly focused on typical big city settings and characters on the fringes of society. However, his style changed visibly at the beginning of the 60s when he lived in Paris for a while and emerged in the city's nightlife.
Keil increasingly parted with his realistic approach and developed a new, much more spontaneous and dynamic painting style which he developed further during his years in London and finally during his time as one of the "Berliner Neue Wilden" at the beginning of the 80s. Since then, the use of intensive to lurid colors and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style.
In Keil's paintings, the color is applied with quick brushstrokes and occasionally with impasto techniques and the images are additionally abstracted by the use of graffiti elements. He prefers to paint human figures, portraits, big city scenes, landscapes and still-life images of flowers. His emotional way of painting is mainly driven by a desire for freedom from social constraints and conventions. In the past 50 years, Keil has created numerous large- and small-scale paintings in oil and mixed media on canvas but also some sculptures in wood and steel and a great number of majolicas.
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Creator: Peter Keil
Painting by Peter Keil, Mid-Century Modern Art "Abstract Face", C 1959, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel became his mentor and taught him first craft skills and painting techniques. In 1954, he began his traineeship as an artist metal worker and between 1959 and 1961, he studied at the University of Arts in Berlin. When the Berlin Wall was built, he lost contact with his mentor Otto Nagel and from the early 60s on, Keil started to spend more and more time abroad. During his studies at the University of Arts in Berlin, he came in contact with numerous other artists who later became influential artists of their generation, like for example Georg Baselitz, Eugen Schönebeck, Markus Lüpertz and Joachim Schmettau. During his time in Mallorca, he also met with Joan Miró in his studio several times. From the early 60s on, Keil established studios in Paris, London, Berlin and in the US. Today he mainly lives and works in Zimmerau (Bavaria, Germany), Berlin and Los Angeles.
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1974, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Bright Color, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1976, Framed in Silver Frame, Large Acrylic on Paper
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Vintage Black and White Painting by Peter Keil - Female Head in Ornate Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Original Black and White Painting by Peter Keil - Female Head in Ornate Frame
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Painting by Peter Keil, Green Color, Modern Art, C 1988, Acrylic on Hard Board
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Art, Germany, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Board, Red/Blue/Green/Black, Germany, C 1970
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic on Board, Yellow, Red, Germany, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Peter Keil Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large abstract Peter Keil oil painting on Canvas. Partially painted over comic strips. Vibrant multi colors of orange, red, green and blues. Written on back is "Andy Warhol and Frien...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1967, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1974, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Signed, Acrylic On Paper
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Large Peter Robert Keil Modernist Mixed Media Painting
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
This bold modernist mixed media painting was painted by German / American artist Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942). Kiel was born in Züllichau / Pomerania and studied at the University of the Arts, Berlin. His first mentor was painter Otto Nagel. He admired the works of the Expressionists, Picasso in particular, whom he later met in Spain. The expressiveness of the vivid color opened a way to temporarily escape from the dullness and depression of everyday life in post-war Germany as Peter made his first attempts at visual art. He was also influenced by Juan Miro...
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Peter Keil Abstract Painting, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
Peter Keil abstract painting with vibrant colors of red, yellow, and blue. Framed and signed by artist. Certificate of Authenticity included.
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Painting By Peter Keil, Acrylic On Board, "The Lady", Signed, C 1974, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, Lady Profile, C 1964, No Frame, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Peter Keil Abstract Painting on Board
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
Peter Keil abstract painting on board, unframed. Signed on front by artist, along with ‘'Berlin '75’. Bright orange, green, blue and pink colors. On back signed by artist, "Downtown Miami, A real good guy...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic on Board, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow/Purple
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic on Grey Paper, Signed, Germany, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1967, Signed, Acrylic on Board, No Frame, Germany, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic on Board, Germany, Signed, Art, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1964, Germany, Face On Paper, Signed, No Frame, Modern
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Board, C 1970, No Frame, Germany, Colors, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Signed, Acrylic on Board, Germany, Art, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Grey Paper, Germany, Signed, No Frame, C 1964
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin-based painter Otto Nagel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Signed, Acrylic On Grey Paper, C 1970, No Frame, Germany
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, Modern Art, C 1970, Red/Blue/Green
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil New Frame with Linen Matting, Signed on Paper, C 1975
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Vintage Abstract Expressionism Painting by Peter Keil - Original Artwork
By Peter Keil
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Vintage Abstract Expressionism Painting by Peter Keil - Original Artwork
Original painting by the renowned German artist Peter Keil, now available for sale on 1stdibs. This striki...
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Painting by Peter Keil, Lady With A Bow, Acrylic On Paper, C 1964, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, C 1977, Red/Blue/Yellow, No Frame, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Framed Face with Fashion Lady in the Back Ground, C 1959
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1950s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil "the Lady" Black & White, C 1987, Acrylic, New Wood Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Painting by Peter Keil, circa 1987. Acrylic on Paper, matted and framed with a black and gold wood frame. The art work is called "The Lady".
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist ...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Modern Art, Acrylic on Board, Pink & Orange, C 1975, Art
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin...
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1959, The Lion Face", Acrylic on Paper, C 1959, Framed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Babysitter" Mixed Media on Masonite
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Babysitter 1993" Mixed Media on Masonite is a bold celebration of form, confidence, and raw visual energy. With expressive strokes and a palette th...
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Framed Signed Peter Keil "Mick Jagger 79" Mixed Media on Masonite
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
Titled "Mick Jagger 79," this framed and signed mixed media on masonite by Peter Keil channels the rock icon's energy through an explosion of color and unapologetic form. Set in an o...
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Signed Peter Keil "Untitled 83" Mixed Media Canvas - Unframed
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Signed Peter Keil "Untitled 83" Mixed Media on Canvas is a bold, unapologetic expression of raw attitude and human presence. Set against a stark yellow backdrop, the figure comm...
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1980s German Other Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Green Confidant" Mixed Media on Masonite
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Framed Signed Peter Keil "The Green Confidant" Mixed Media on Masonite is a vivid dialogue rendered in pure color and motion. This mixed media on masonite captures an intimate m...
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1980s German Other Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Signed Peter Keil "Boats, Buildings, and Brushstrokes" Mixed Media
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This framed signed Peter Keil "Boats, Buildings, and Brushstrokes" mixed media on masonite is a dynamic, cityscape dream pulsing with color and movement. Rendered in bold mixed media...
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Late 20th Century German Expressionist Peter Keil Paintings
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Signed Peter Keil "Expression in Bloom" Mixed Media Canvas
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Signed Peter Keil "Expression in Bloom" Mixed Media on Canvas bursts with theatrical energy and bold emotional presence. The figure, rendered in vibrant primaries and outlined i...
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Late 20th Century German Expressionist Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, C 1970, Acrylic On Paper, Germany, No Frame, Green, Blue
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, C 1970, Germany
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, Red/Blue/Green/Yellow, Germany, C 1977
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic On Paper, C 1974, Germany, Red/Blue/Yellow/Black
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Painting by Peter Keil, Acrylic on Paper, C 1964, Modern Art, No Frame
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also a...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Original Vintage Black and White Acrylic Painting by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Original Black and White Acrylic Painting by Peter Keil - Framed Artwork on Coronated White Cardboard
Discover a striking original acrylic pai...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Peter Keil Paintings
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Signed Peter Keil "My Friend Jatamas 1963" Mixed Media on Masonite
By Peter Keil
Located in MC Leansville, NC
Framed and signed, Peter Keil's "My Friend Jatamas 1963" is a bold, arresting tribute to character and identity, rendered in a palette of deep reds and somber blacks. The figure's st...
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Peter Keil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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