Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

American, 1905-1987

Richmond Irwin Kelsey, a painter, muralist, illustrator and printmaker, was born in San Diego, California. He studied at the Otis Art Institute, Santa Barbara School of the Arts, Los Angeles Art Center School and under Frank Morley Fletcher. He began painting and exhibiting watercolors and oils, while studying at the LA Art Center School. He taught art at the Santa Barbara School of the Arts in the 1930s. Kelsey was an Art Director at the Walt Disney Studios from 1938–50. In addition to his animation work for Disney, Kelsey produced illustrations for a series of Golden Books. He also wrote and illustrated a popular children's book, “Good Enough Gismo.” He was also known for a series of woodblock prints produced early in his career a la Frank Fletcher. Kelsey was a member of the California Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, San Diego Artist's Guild, Santa Barbara Art League and the California Printmakers Society. He exhibited his works at the California State Fair, the San Diego Exposition in 1935, the San Diego Fine Art Society (now the San Museum of Art) and the Smithsonian Institute. Richmond Kelsey died in Oxnard, California, on his birthday, May 3, 1987.

(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)

Artist: Richmond Irwin Kelsey

Richmond Irwin KelseyVintage Coastal Maine Landscape "Island Inn, Monhegan Island", 1977

$1,880Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Coastal Maine Landscape "Island Inn, Monhegan Island"

By Richmond Irwin Kelsey

Located in Soquel, CA

The Island Inn on Monhegan Island Maine, a beautiful landscape by Richmond Irwin Kelsey (American, 1905 - 1987), 1977. Titled "Island Inn - Monhegan", signed and dated "Kelsey '77" ...

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1970s American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Christopher Willett 1"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed, 20th Century

$2,750

H 11.5 in W 14 in D 1 in

"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed

By Christopher Willett 1

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...

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20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Oil, Board, Canvas

Harborfront, American Impressionist, 20th Century, Wooden Sailing Ships at Dock

$1,500

H 18 in W 22 in

Harborfront, American Impressionist, 20th Century, Wooden Sailing Ships at Dock

Located in Wiscasset, ME

In "Harborfront" the artist uses colorful, impressionist brushstrokes to bring a working waterfront to life.

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20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

George Lawrence Nelson"Autumn" Colorful Mid-20th Century American Oil Painting Landscape with Tress, 1950

$2,500

H 22.75 in W 26.75 in D 1.5 in

"Autumn" Colorful Mid-20th Century American Oil Painting Landscape with Tress

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful depiction of an Autumn landscape in Kent, Connecticut from the Mid-20th Century with puffed trees by the country side. For this beautiful depiction, we find distinct elements that are unique to the earlier works of George Lawrence...

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1950s American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Oil, Board, Canvas

Summer Day, American Impressionist, Coastal View, Seashore

$2,800

H 14.5 in W 16.5 in

Summer Day, American Impressionist, Coastal View, Seashore

Located in Wiscasset, ME

"Summer Day" exhibits many of the hallmarks of Impressionism: loose brushwork, a preoccupation with light, and a palpable sense of place -- elements which have doubtless contributed ...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

David Chapple"Big Sur" Colorful Impressionistic Coastal Landscape Oil Painting Framed, 21st Century

$2,500

H 12 in W 15 in D 1.25 in

"Big Sur" Colorful Impressionistic Coastal Landscape Oil Painting Framed

By David Chapple

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. This painting evokes a peaceful yet majestic feeling; the rugged beauty of the Pacific coast in fu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Martha Walter"Afternoon Picnic" Outdoor Still Life American Impressionist Oil Painting Framed, Early 20th Century

$25,000

H 32 in W 37 in D 1.75 in

"Afternoon Picnic" Outdoor Still Life American Impressionist Oil Painting Framed

By Martha Walter

Located in New York, NY

A vibrant impressionistic still life depiction by Martha Walter of a wonderful summer scene by a picnic table. A turquoise bowl, a glass bottle, a drinking glass, cups, a cola bottle...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Guy Gaylor ClarkMount Helix, California, Mountain, Town, Western Landscape

$1,400

H 13.38 in W 16.38 in

Mount Helix, California, Mountain, Town, Western Landscape

By Guy Gaylor Clark

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1882, artist Guy Gaylor Clark was trained as a painter under Francis Luis Mora, George Bellows, William Merritt Chase, Frank Vincent DuMond and Robert H...

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20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Robert Waltsak"Countryside Waterfall" Colorful Autumn Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Board, 21st Century

$2,750

H 24.75 in W 21.75 in D 1 in

"Countryside Waterfall" Colorful Autumn Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Board

By Robert Waltsak

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful impressionist Autumn pastoral scene of a glistening waterfall by the countryside. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed m...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Irving Ramsey Wiles"Along Peconic Bay, Long Island" Irving Ramsey Wiles, Impressionist Work, circa 1910

$4,000

H 15 in W 17 in

"Along Peconic Bay, Long Island" Irving Ramsey Wiles, Impressionist Work

By Irving Ramsey Wiles

Located in New York, NY

Irving Ramsey Wiles Along Peconic Bay, Long Island Signed lower left Oil on canvas laid on cardboard 8 x 10 inches In his heyday—the first quarter of the twentieth century—Irving W...

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1910s American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Susan Grisell"Connecticut Hillside" Susan Grisell, Mid-Century, American Impressionist Work, 1966

$4,000

H 7.5 in W 9.75 in

"Connecticut Hillside" Susan Grisell, Mid-Century, American Impressionist Work

By Susan Grisell

Located in New York, NY

Susan Grisell Connecticut Hillside, 1966 Signed lower left, signed, titled and dated on reverse Oil on canvas laid on board 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches Following the guidance of her long-...

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1960s American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

George Oberteuffer"Untitled (Coastal Cliffs, Brittany)" George Oberteuffer, Impressionist, Sea, circa 1912

$12,000

H 22 in W 28.5 in

"Untitled (Coastal Cliffs, Brittany)" George Oberteuffer, Impressionist, Sea

Located in New York, NY

George Oberteuffer Untitled (Coastal Cliffs, Brittany), circa 1912 Oil on canvasboard 15 x 21 1/2 inches Born in Philadelphia, George Oberteuffer is best remembered for his Impress...

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1910s American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972"Washington Square Park Nocturne" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures in NYC, Mid-20th Century

$10,000

H 10 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

"Washington Square Park Nocturne" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures in NYC

By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972

Located in New York, NY

A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a Washington Square Park at night and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far b...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Richmond Irwin Kelsey Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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