Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
American, 1916-2010
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.
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Artist: Robert McIntosh
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...
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1930s Art Deco Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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Oil, Panel
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...
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1930s American Realist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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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...
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1940s Cubist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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Mixed Media
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...
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1950s Cubist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
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...
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1940s Modern Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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Mixed Media
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. ...
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1940s Surrealist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
Materials
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...
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1930s American Realist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
Materials
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...
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1930s American Realist Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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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...
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1930s Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
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...
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Mid-20th Century Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Stream in Stockton
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 ...
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1930s Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Price Upon Request
Abstract #1
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An original mid century oil on panel by American artsist Robert McItosh.
"Abstract 1", is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1950, with an image dimensi...
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1940s Robert McIntosh Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Price Upon Request
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Robert Mcintosh still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Robert McIntosh still-life paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert McIntosh in paint, oil paint, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Robert McIntosh still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Peggie Blizard, James Aponovich, and Carl Bretzke. Robert McIntosh still-life paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,500 and tops out at $18,500, while the average work can sell for $13,000.