For more than seven decades, artist Robert McIntosh expressed his joy for life through drawing and painting. His approach to visual art ran the spectrum, from bold, monochromatic landscapes to vibrant renderings that are alive with color, never confining his work to a single style. Whether using surreal abstract scenes to evoke ephemeral thought or realism for portraits, McIntosh brought the canvas to life with masterful skill.
McIntosh was born in 1916 in Vallejo, California, near San Francisco. By the time he was 10, he had a passion for painting. His creative interests intensified when his family moved to Stockton, California, when he was 12, just a few blocks from a local art museum. He visited the museum often, feeding his desire for artistic knowledge.
In 1934, McIntosh received a scholarship to the Pasadena Art Center School of Design. Soon, he was taking commissions to paint portraits. Not long after, notable museums in the state began exhibiting his work, including the San Francisco Museum of Art (now the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) and the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento.
During the Great Depression, McIntosh worked at Disney Studios, creating background art for animated films. In 1940, he married fellow Disney artist Helen Nerbovig. The military drafted him in 1942, and he worked for the U.S. Army Air Force at Hal Roach Studios. After the war, McIntosh split his time between freelance work for animation studios, like Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera, and work on his art, which was exhibited annually at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
McIntosh continued to paint and sketch throughout his career, consistently producing works of diverse media. He experimented with Expressionism, Cubism, Impressionism and collage. He lived and worked in Bel Air, California, until he died in 2010. Through his many decades of creative expression, McIntosh left a body of work that continues to be treasured by collectors today.
On 1stDibs, find Robert McIntosh’s figurative paintings, landscapes and drawings and watercolors.
Auto Portrait
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original self portrait by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throu...
Pastel
Male Torso in Green
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil on panel by American artist Robert McIntosh, c.1958. "Male Torso in Green", is an original oil on panel, signed,c.1958, a painting directly from the personal collection of...
Oil, Panel
Table de Miro
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered within the archives of American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010), we present for the first time, a magnificent mixed media painting, Table de Miro. Table de Miro, i...
Mixed Media
Cubist Nude in Green
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mid century mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, "Cubist Nude in Green:, an original oil and collage on panel, ...
Mixed Media
The Lavender Vase, 1934
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "The Lavender Vase", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific an...
Acrylic Polymer, Oil
Family
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Oil
Ancient Future
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, surrealist painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited thro...
Watercolor
$12,500
Tango
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Tango, is an original mixed media gouache o...
Mixed Media
$12,500
Green Forrest
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered master level abstract painting, Green Forrest, by American artist Robert McIntosh (1916-2010.) Green Forrest is an original mixed media painting on hea...
Mixed Media
Endeavor
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Endeavor, is an original mixed media oil and collage on canvas board, signed, c. ...
Mixed Media
The Music Professor
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a magnificent early oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010.) The Professor, is an original oil on paper, laid on panel, estate stamped, painted in 1935, currently unframed with an image dimension of 20 x 16 inches, beautiful original condition, acquired directly from the personal collection of the artist. This is among the earliest work of Robert McIntosh, painted in a master level classical style. Please contact our West Hollywood gallery...
Oil
Cubist Nude in White
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil on panel by American artist Robert McIntosh, c.1958. "Cubist Nude in White", is an original oil and collage on panel, signed,c.1958, a painting directly from the personal collection of the artist...
Mixed Media
Lillies
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a magnificent early watercolor by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010.) Lillies, is an original watercolor on paper, signed, painted in 1936, currently unframed with an image dimension of 10.5 x 15 inches, excellent original condition, acquired directly from the personal collection of the artist. Please contact our West Hollywood gallery...
Watercolor
Oranges and Bottle
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize...
Oil, Panel
Atoms
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Robert McIntosh(1916-2010), was a prolific American artist that worked and exhibited throughout his life in California. In 1948, McIntosh was awarded first prize at the Los Angeles C...
Oil
The Birdcage
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Robert McIntosh(1916-2010), was a prolific American artist that worked and exhibited throughout his life in California. In 1948, McIntosh was awarded first prize at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and again ion 1949 at the San Francisco Museum of Art. "The Birdcage...
Oil
The French Model
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original drawing, "The French Model", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibi...
Graphite
Formations
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Formations, is an original mixed media gouache on heavy artists paper, signed, da...
Mixed Media
$14,500
Ascension
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Ascension, is an original mixed media gouac...
Mixed Media
$9,500
Squared
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Squared, is an original mixed media oil on canvas board, signed, c.1958 with an i...
Oil
$12,500
Cocktails ll
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Cocktails ll, is an original mixed media gouache on heavy artists paper, signed, d...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Point Dume #2
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Robert McIntosh was a prolific art winning first prize at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1948, and again at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1949. Point Dume...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Point Dume
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Robert McIntosh(1916-2010), was a prolific American artist that worked and exhibited throughout his life in California. In 1948, McIntosh was awarded first prize at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and again ion 1949 at the San Francisco Museum of Art. "Point Dume...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Diamonds
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Diamonds, is an original mixed media oil on canvas board, signed, c. 1958 with an...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Abstrait
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered mixed media painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, (1916-2010.) Abstrait, is an original mixed media oil and collage on panel, signed, dated 1946...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
The Cavalier
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered early oil by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2012.) The Cavalier, is an original oil on panel, signed, dated 1966, 41 x 60 inches, excellent origin...
Oil
Price Upon Request
The Picnic
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional mid century oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh, "The Picnic, is an original oil on panel, signed and dated 1950. ...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Camilla
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Camilla", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, inclu...
Oil
Price Upon Request
The Red Box Car WWII
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present a just discovered, "Red Box Car WWII", by American artist Robert McIntosh (1916 - 2010.) Robert McIntosh won first prize at the Los ...
Mixed Media, Watercolor
Price Upon Request
City Hall
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present a just discovered, extremely rare modernist still life, Trio", by American artist Robert McIntosh (1916 - 2010.) Robert McIntosh won first prize at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1948; this painting is from the series that won this award in Los Angeles, and again at the San Francisco Museum of Art in 1949. "City Hall...
Mixed Media, Watercolor
Price Upon Request
My Self
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present a just discovered, extremely rare modernist still life, Trio", by American artist Robert McIntosh (1916 - 2010.) Robert McIntosh won first prize at the Los...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Stan Spohn
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Stan Spohn", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, ...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Homage to Paul Klee
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original mixed media watercolor by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, inclu...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Auto Portrait
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original self portrait by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his...
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
King of Clubs, Cubist, 1958
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional mixed media oil on panel, "King of Clubs", by American artist Robert McIntosh. Robert McIntosh was an extremely prolific artist whose paintings were exhi...
Oil
Price Upon Request
The Aquarium
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An original mid centuiry oil on panel by American artist Robert McIntosh, "The Aquarium", is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1950.
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Mademoiselle
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original figurative charcoal by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including fi...
Charcoal, Paper
Price Upon Request
Bridges
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Three Bottles
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very rare and important, early original mixed medai Gouache by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifet...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Cask and Cow
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an early oil painting by American artist Robert McIntosh. "Cask and Cow", is an early original oil on panel, signed, c.1935, just arrived from the private collection of...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Speed
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Price Upon Request
Midnight in Paris
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Midnight in Paris", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolif...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Palos Verdes
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Palos Verdes...
Price Upon Request
Malibu: Point Dune
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Malibu: Point Dune", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his ...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Italian Afternoon
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, original oil painting, "Italian Afternoon", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his l...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Paris in Red
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Just discovered, a rare, early oil on panel by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first pr...
Price Upon Request
Olive Trees
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Olive trees...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Sunrise
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Before the Bath
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original self portrait by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Before the...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Modern Femme
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil on panel by American artist Robert McIntosh, c.1958. "Modern Femme", is an original oil on panel, signed,c.1958, ...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Mona Lisa
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Clouds in Culver City
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original watercolor by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Clouds in Culver City...
Watercolor
Price Upon Request
San Pedro Harbor
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original watercolor by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "The Red Boxcar...
Watercolor
Price Upon Request
Sunset
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Building Blocks
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to present the following suite of just discovered, mixed media paintings, c.1957, by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Building...
Oil
Price Upon Request
Ceramic
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original self portrait by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first pr...
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Amour: Helen
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original self portrait by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first priz...
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Japanese Farm
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original painting by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded at the Los Angeles County Museum in 1948. "Japanese Farm...
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
Harrison on the Hill
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original oil painting, "Harrison on the Hill", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his ...
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Hat in Hand
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original drawing by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010) McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including first prize awarded a...
Graphite, Paper