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Robert Freiman Paintings

American, 1917-1991

Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he was six. Early in his childhood, his love for drawing, painting, and studying became apparent and as an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design. In Paris, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Freiman was focused on painting portraits and figures in motion in various mediums, especially the mixed-media combination of watercolor, acrylic and pen. Among his subjects were acrobats, ballet dancers, cyclists and other athletes. He was also focused on abstracts for a time, discovering new media in his works with quick brushwork and expressive movements.

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Artist: Robert Freiman
"Human Silhouettes" Abstract Figures Mid-Century American Oil Painting on Canvas
"Human Silhouettes" Abstract Figures Mid-Century American Oil Painting on Canvas

"Human Silhouettes" Abstract Figures Mid-Century American Oil Painting on Canvas

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid-Century piece with dark color tones accentuated with the use of basic colors, blue, red and yellow. In this abstract composition we can see outlined 4 figures, to the...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor
Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor

Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he...

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1970s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Abstract Figures on the Beach
Large Abstract Figures on the Beach

Large Abstract Figures on the Beach

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract beach scene with vivid use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1982 with sail ...

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1980s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Zurich" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape Bridge & Water
"Zurich" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape Bridge & Water

"Zurich" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape Bridge & Water

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid Century scene of beautiful Zurich, presenting a vivid use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1965 with the br...

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1950s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure
"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure

"The Rose Garden" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Landscape & Figure

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid-Century piece with lighter color tones accentuated with the use of basic colors, blue, red and yellow. In this abstract composition we see a figure, tending to their ...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"At the Park" Abstract Landscape with Figures American Oil Painting on Canvas
"At the Park" Abstract Landscape with Figures American Oil Painting on Canvas

"At the Park" Abstract Landscape with Figures American Oil Painting on Canvas

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid-Century piece with a bright color palette, with the use of green, yellow, orange, red, burnt sienna, black, pink, white, and blue, among others. In this abstract comp...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Portrait of a Man Writing" American Mid-20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
"Portrait of a Man Writing" American Mid-20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

"Portrait of a Man Writing" American Mid-20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Mid-20th Century depiction of a man writing with the with thick use of paint and vibrant coloration. The model posing is writing on a paper with rolled up sleeves, a wonde...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Freighter" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Marina with Boats
"The Freighter" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Marina with Boats

"The Freighter" Mid Century Oil Painting on Canvas Abstract Marina with Boats

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Mid Century Marina scene with Boats, presenting a vivid use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1955 with sailboat...

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1950s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Abstract Boats on the Sea Shore
Large Abstract Boats on the Sea Shore

Large Abstract Boats on the Sea Shore

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Avante Garde piece with vivid use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1976 during the rise of Avante Garde express...

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1970s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Abstract Harbor Scene
Large Abstract Harbor Scene

Large Abstract Harbor Scene

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An abstract Avante Garde piece with vivid use of paint and complex lines and color placement. A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1969 during the rise of Avante Garde express...

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1960s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York City Street Scene of China Town "Joy Ting Low Chow Mein"
New York City Street Scene of China Town "Joy Ting Low Chow Mein"

New York City Street Scene of China Town "Joy Ting Low Chow Mein"

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

An exciting watercolor of a New York City street scene done in 1974. The fast brushwork is noted with much attention directed to abstracting the depiction. Freiman's execution of thi...

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1970s Abstract Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Quai De La Tournelle, Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, American Deaf Modernist
Quai De La Tournelle, Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, American Deaf Modernist

Quai De La Tournelle, Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, American Deaf Modernist

By Robert Freiman

Located in Surfside, FL

Oil Painting on Canvas Quai De La Tournelle. Hand signed lower right Dated 1953 Inscribed on reverse with title Paris street scene oil painting in original vintage hand carved frame, showing some wear. 28.50 in. by 33.50 in. include frame. Unframed 19.75 in. by 24 in. Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he was six. Early in his childhood, his love for drawing, painting and studying became apparent, and as an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design. In Paris, France he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Bob Freiman was especially focused on painting portraits and figures in motion in various mediums, especially the mixed-media combination of watercolor, acrylic and pen. Among his subjects were acrobats, ballet dancers, cyclists and other athletes. He as well focused on abstracts for a time, discovering new media in his works with quick brushwork and expressive movements. In the latter part of his career, his style became abstract and surreal with images of metaphysical landscapes with architectural elements such as arches, towers, pyramids and castles floating in the air. The famed art critic Pierre Rouve wrote: “It is therefore refreshing to see them revitalized by the colourist wealth and virile handwriting of Robert Freiman, probably the best American water-colorist since John Marin. He worked in Provincetown and Nantucket and regularly exhibited there. He showed at Doll & Richards gallery of Boston alongside John Chetcuti, Lloyd Goodrich, Tod Lindenmuth, William Meyerowitz, Dwight Shepler...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Oil

Gouache Watercolor Painting, Nantucket Harbor Boats American Deaf Modernist Art
Gouache Watercolor Painting, Nantucket Harbor Boats American Deaf Modernist Art

Gouache Watercolor Painting, Nantucket Harbor Boats American Deaf Modernist Art

By Robert Freiman

Located in Surfside, FL

Abstract harbor scene with boats, in bold, vivid colors on heavy mould made paper. Hand signed and dated, 1980 22 X 30 not frame Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he was six. Early in his childhood, his love for drawing, painting and studying became apparent, and as an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design. In Paris, France he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Bob Freiman was especially focused on painting portraits and figures in motion in various mediums, especially the mixed-media combination of watercolor, acrylic and pen. Among his subjects were acrobats, ballet dancers, cyclists and other athletes. He as well focused on abstracts for a time, discovering new media in his works with quick brushwork and expressive movements. In the latter part of his career, his style became abstract and surreal with images of metaphysical landscapes with architectural elements such as arches, towers, pyramids and castles floating in the air. The famed art critic Pierre Rouve wrote: “It is therefore refreshing to see them revitalized by the colourist wealth and virile handwriting of Robert Freiman, probably the best American water-colorist since John Marin. He worked in Provincetown and Nantucket and regularly exhibited there. He showed at Doll & Richards gallery of Boston alongside John Chetcuti, Lloyd Goodrich, Tod Lindenmuth, William Meyerowitz, Dwight Shepler...

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1980s Expressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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American 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life of Fruits & Tea Set from 1934
American 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life of Fruits & Tea Set from 1934

American 20th Century Oil Painting Still Life of Fruits & Tea Set from 1934

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

A stunning depiction a still life from the mid century with thick use of paint and vibrant coloration. There is a statue of an elephant along with tangerines and tea set, a wonderful...

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1930s American Impressionist Robert Freiman Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Abstract Composition

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Untitled

Robert FreimanUntitled, 1967

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H 51 in W 32 in

Untitled

By Robert Freiman

Located in New York, NY

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