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
Girl on Bed, Modern Oil Painting by Raphael Soyer
By Raphael Soyer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raphael Soyer, American (1899 - 1987) Title: Seated Woman Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 20 inches Frame Size: 29 x 25.5 inches
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
$24,509
H 29.53 in W 38.98 in
19th Century American School - Gentleman with Groom, Horse and Hounds by a House
Located in London, GB
AMERICAN SCHOOL (CIRCA 1840) A Gentleman with Groom, Horse and Greyhounds outside a Country House Oil on canvas Framed 75 by 99 cm., 29 ½ by 39 in. (frame size 87 by 113 cm., 34 ¼...
Oil
Dorothy Vail Seated Male Figure Oil, ca. 1924
Located in Astoria, NY
Dorothy Vail (American, XX), Seated Male Figure, Oil on Canvas, circa 1924, depicting man in green jacket leaning against stool, signed, marked "Art Students League" and "Dorothy Vai...
Oil, Canvas
$1,200
H 37.75 in W 30.5 in D 0.75 in
American School Portrait of a Lady
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a Lady, c. 1900 Oil on canvas 36 x 28 1/2 in. Framed: 37 3/4 x 30 1/2 in.
Canvas, Oil
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 1.75 in
“Reflection (Self-Portrait), 1951” Edith Emerson Woodmere American LGBTQ Pioneer
Located in Yardley, PA
About this work: “Reflection (Self-Portrait), 1951” by Edith Emerson (American, 1888-1981). An exceptional, large self-portrait by important Philadelphia artist, curator, muralist, ...
Canvas, Oil
$250
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in
Portrait of Child in Red Sweater and Blue Jeans Seated on a Log Wearing Adidas
Located in Austin, TX
Image Size: 7.5 x 5.5 Frame Size: 12 x 10 in. Signed, bottom right: "J. Sadler" This painting by Texas artist, Jean Sadler, portrays a thoughtful child, seated on a log with hands ...
Oil, Board
$1,200
H 16 in W 12 in
"Taos Indian" - Realist Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Canvas
By Rod Goebel
Located in Denver, CO
Rod Goebel was a post-impressionist / impressionist painter of landscape, still life and figure who made his mark in Taos, New Mexico. After receiving his degree from the University of New Mexico, Goebel studied at the Colorado Institute of Art in 1968 1969, graduating in Advertising Design. He later studied at the Ramon Froman School of Art. Goebel was a charter member of the Taos Six Society of Artists with Ron Barsano, Robert Daughters, Walt Gonske, Julian Robles...
Canvas, Oil
$5,500
H 17.5 in W 14.75 in
Mailing the Letter-Original Oil Painting-American Realisim
Located in Marco Island, FL
American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Mailing the Letter, where he depicts a woman posting her mail in 1986. An accomplished American Scene painter, Singer success...
Masonite, Oil
$25,000
H 32.68 in W 32.25 in D 3 in
Mid-Century American Scene Painting of Michigan Coastal Sand Dunes Landscape
Located in Marco Island, FL
Flight by Zolton Sepeshy This is an important, large painting of an approaching storm on the sand dunes that line Michigan's coast, entitled Flight. Zolton Sepeshy, who lived and p...
Canvas, Oil
$15,000
H 32 in W 25 in
Portrait of Clara, Signed Oil Painting, 1932, Framed 32 x 25
Located in Marco Island, FL
Portrait of Clara by Clyde Singer Clyde Singer captures his sister, Clara, in this painting done in September of 1932. The relaxed nature and closeness of their relationship is ev...
Oil, Canvas
$17,000
H 34 in W 35 in D 2 in
Calder Sculpture in Lincoln Center- New York City American Scene Painting
Located in Marco Island, FL
Clyde Singer was a master at capturing the moments, small and significant in everyday American life. This painting, "Calder Sculpture in Lincoln Center", is a glimpse of an ordinar...
Canvas, Oil
$16,000
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in
City Peril. Mid-Century American Urban Scene Oil Painting of Crime.
Located in Marco Island, FL
The danger of American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, City Peril (1958), where he depicts a moment in the city where a woman is targeted while walking. An accomplish...
Oil, Board
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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