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
$16,000
H 22 in W 19 in
"Bread and Jam" George Luks, Ashcan Painting, Portrait of Child
By George Luks
Located in New York, NY
George Luks Bread and Jam, circa 1920-1925 Oil on canvas 16 x 13 inches Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1866, George Luks attended the school of the Pennsylvania Academy of ...
Oil
$7,500
H 25 in W 24 in
"6 and Two" Oil Painting, American Realist, Framed, Male Figurative
By Zack Zdrale 1
Located in Denver, CO
Zack Zdrale's (US based) "6 and Two" is an oil painting that depicts two male figures with an obscured faces arching their backs and extending their arms a...
Oil
$2,700
H 6 in W 8 in
Antique Oil Painting of American Indian Chief, Signed, Circa 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Phillip Cook is a Postwar Contemporary painter who was born in 1949. Holmes à Court Gallery featured Phillip Cook's work in the past. His work usually centers on landscape or suburba...
Oil, Board
Oil Portrait of Lady
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
The 19th century American school portrait of a lady embodies the elegance and refinement of the era's portraiture. Painted with meticulous attention to detail, the portrait reflects ...
Oil, Panel
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
$4,000
H 13 in W 9.5 in
Mark Twain Oil Portrait, American Realist, 19th Century, Unframed
By John Haberle
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
John Haberle (1856-1933) was an American painter in the trompe-l'œil period and was most commonly known for his skill of painting objects that were laid out so perfectly that they could be mistaken for the objects themselves. This artist is considered one of the three major artists of this period. Although he was most famous for his Still Life works, there are many portraits that he made. Mark Twain, a famous writer of the gilded age known for his many stories, especially The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...
Canvas, Oil
$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
$3,500
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in
Puddle Jumper. Woman With Umbrella Original Oil American Rainy Scene Painting.
By Clyde Singer
Located in Marco Island, FL
An ordinary scene of a woman walking down a sidewalk in the rain is elevated to a little gem of a painting. American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Puddle Jumper (...
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, a...
Canvas, Oil
$10,500
H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in
The Letter-American Scene Painting. Ladies Gossiping. Best Friends.
By Clyde Singer
Located in Marco Island, FL
Clyde Singer captures the moment when two friends open a letter with shocking news. A master of capturing the small and significant moments of everyday life, Singer realistically po...
Oil, Canvas
$17,000
H 34 in W 35 in D 2 in
Calder Sculpture in Lincoln Center- New York City American Scene Painting
By Clyde Singer
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...
Oil, Canvas
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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