Raphael Soyer, a Russian-born artist, was best known for his compassionate, naturalistic depictions of urban subjects. His sensitive, penetrating portrayals include a broad range of city dwellers, dancers, shoppers, office workers and fellow artists. Historically, Soyer is associated with the social realist artists of the 1930s, whose art championed the cause of social justice. Soyer was referred to as an American scene painter. He is identified as a Social Realist because of his interest in men and women viewed in contemporary settings which included the streets, subways, salons and artists' studios of New York City. He also wrote several books on his life and art. His brothers Moses and Issac were also notable artists.
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Girl with Braided Hair, Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) Title: Girl with Braided Hair Year: Circa 1947 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 12 x 9 inches; framed size, 19 x 16 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Canvas, Oil
"Hampton Bays" Raphael Soyer, American Landscape, East Coast, Skyscape, Beach
By Raphael Soyer
Located in New York, NY
Raphael Soyer Hampton Bays Signed lower right Oil on canvas 8 1/2 x 10 inches Raphael Soyer was a painter, draughtsman, and printmaker who believed that "if art is to survive, it m...
Canvas, Oil
Raphael Soyer "George the Iceman Woolf"
By Raphael Soyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Raphael Soyer: 1899-1987. Very important and well listed American artist. One of the early social realist painters. He was born in Russia, but his family was deported by the Tsar in ...
Oil
Woman on Street, Impressionist Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Woman on Street Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$12,500
H 17 in W 13 in
Love Mirror Oil on Canvas, Signed Magazine Cover, Circa 1937, 17x13
Located in Miami, FL
Love Mirror, True Experiences magazine cover, February 1937 by Female Illustrator and Pupl Artist Georgia Warren Oil on canvas 17 x 13 inches (43.2 x 33.0 cm) Signed lower left: War...
Canvas, Oil
American Clipper at Sea
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "American Clipper at Sea" c.1990 is an oil painting on canvas by noted American artist Robert Sanders, b. 1950. It is signed at the lower r...
Oil
"Local Residents, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Local Residents," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green grassy pasture where a herd of black cows graze. About the Artist: Judd Mercer is a watercolor painter based in Denver, Colorado. After attending art school for industrial design, Judd pursued a career in digital design and user experience and is co-owner of Elevated Third, a Denver-based digital agency. After committing to writing and illustrating a full-length fantasy novel in his spare time, Judd began watercolor painting around 2014, studying with teachers such as Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic and Herman Pekel...
Canvas, Oil
$3,349
H 23 in W 38 in D 2 in
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Vintage Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Landscape Vintage Painting. A beautiful realist oil painting of the Scottish Highlands from a highly respected British Artist. Art measures 33 x...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Civil Rights, Racial Justice Little Rock
By Philip Evergood
Located in Miami, FL
"Civil Rights." Evergood's early commentary on racial issues in the 1950s depicts four black men gagged, roped and hanging from a tree. In the background, imprisoned blacks look on through a barbed-wire fence. Whites watch in horror but do nothing to help. Meanwhile, a two-legged and three-headed serpent who symbolizes evil - wraps himself around the tree that physically and symbolically separates the races. This is an important work in the history of American art. It may be one of the very earliest examples of a major American painter doing a major work that challenges racial segregation and injustice at a time when no one else would. The title of the work is inspired by a Historic Supreme Court decision on racial segregation. The Little Rock...
Oil
$40,000
H 16 in W 16 in D 1 in
Young girl Redhead Holding her father's hand Illustration
By Robert Riggs
Located in Miami, FL
There is a reason why there are few contemporary painters who can paint a portrait this good. It's hard to do. It's easy to throw some paint or spray a mess of graffiti on canvas. ...
Oil
$1,298
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa, by South African Artist, Marthinus la Grange (1920-1999) Art measures 14 x 10 inches Frame measur...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,708
H 17 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist, Caroline C Burnett (1877-1950) Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame m...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$1,367
H 19 in W 24 in D 2 in
Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's
Located in Preston, GB
Figures on Beach Shoreline Painting of Cliffs in Ireland Oil on Canvas 1990's, by Irish Artist Darren Paul. Art measures 17 x 13 inches Frame measures 24 x 19 inches This atmospheric coastal landscape captures the rugged beauty of Fair Head, one of Northern Ireland's most iconic natural landmarks. Painted with expressive brushwork and a sensitive understanding of light, the composition draws the viewer across the golden sands and shimmering waters towards the dramatic basalt cliffs that rise majestically above the sea. Soft coastal light filters through sweeping cloud formations, creating a sense of movement and changing weather that is synonymous with the wild Antrim coastline. In the foreground, figures strolling along the beach provide both scale and a human connection to the vast landscape, while the distant white cottages nestle beneath the imposing cliffs, emphasising the harmony between nature and rural life. The artist's confident handling of colour and texture evokes the fresh sea air, rolling surf and expansive horizons of this celebrated Irish location. Rich earth tones contrast beautifully with cool blues and silvery greys, creating a balanced and inviting composition that captures both the grandeur and tranquillity of the scene. A timeless portrayal of one of Ireland's most spectacular coastal settings, this painting will appeal to collectors of Irish landscapes, maritime subjects and works that celebrate the enduring beauty of the natural world. Darren Paul was born in Belfast in 1944. From childhood, Darren had an affinity for art. He attended art classes under the tutorage of Desmond Kinney...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Panel
$1,982
H 18 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Eiffel Tower Paris with Figures by American Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionist Oil Painting of Eiffel Tower Paris with Figures & Shops by American Artist, Caroline C Burnett (1877-1950) Art measures 16 x 12 i...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,750
H 15.75 in W 39.37 in
Homeward Bound - Nocturne Oil Seascape Painting with Moonlight and Fishing Boat
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "Homeward Bound" (2024) is a masterful oil on canvas seascape capturing the haunting beauty of the ocean beneath a moonlit sky. Painted in a panoramic format, the wor...
Canvas, Oil
Girl with Muff
By Robert Henri
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Girl with Muff" is aa American figurative portrait oil on canvas painting by Robert Henri in 1912. The artwork is 57 1/4 x 38 1/4 inches and, with the frame, is 64 1/4 x 45 1/4 x 2 ...
Canvas, Oil
Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Astoria, NY
Raphael Soyer (American, born Russia, 1899-1987), Couple Embracing in an Interior Scene, Oil on Canvas, signed lower left, Associated American Artists label to verso, giltwood frame....
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.75 in W 28.75 in
Lady in a Red Dress - renowned New York artist Raphael Soyer, Social Realism/WPA
By Raphael Soyer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Raphael Soyer was a renowned New York artist whose work can be found in the most important American museums, including the Smithsonian, the Met and the National Gallery. He is classified as a Social Realist, and painted everyday people in New York City for most of his career. This is a stunning portrait with a classic Social Realist/WPA style he is now famous for. One look at it and you know who painted it. It is quite large compared to most of his portraits, with a lot of wall power. Here is some biographical information from AskArt: Raphael Soyer, born in Borisoglebsk, Russia in 1899, emerged as a prominent Social Realist painter known for his empathetic portrayals of everyday people. In 1912, the Soyer family immigrated to the United States, settling in the Bronx, New York, after facing difficulties as Jews in the late Russian Empire. Soyer's artistic journey began at Cooper Union, where he studied alongside his twin brother Moses from 1914 to 1917. He continued his education at the National Academy of Design (1918-1922) and the Art Students League of New York (1920-1926), where he was mentored by Guy Pene du Bois. Artistic Career and Style Soyer's work focused on capturing the essence of urban life in New York City, particularly during the Great Depression and post-World War II era1. His subjects included: Unemployed men in breadlines Homeless individuals seeking shelter Working women in the city Rather than making overt political statements, Soyer's art explored the psychological impact of growing consumer capitalism on individuals1. His paintings often featured strong, flat colors that evoked a sense of isolation. Themes and Subjects Soyer's art frequently depicted: Intimate studies of solitary women, including nudes Portraits of fellow artists Self-portraits, often showing himself with a pencil or brush in hand He drew inspiration from artists like Rembrandt, Degas, and Eakins, admiring their dedication to truthfully representing their times and emphasizing inner character over physical beauty. Legacy and Impact Soyer became a key figure in the Fourteenth Street School...
Oil
Portrait of a Young Woman
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This is a sweet and small fine example of a Raphael Soyer portrait with impeccable provenance. It is located in our New York City warehouse and can be viewed by appointment. It is...
Canvas, Oil