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Robert Philipp Art

American, 1895-1981

Robert Philipp was a portrait, figure and still-life painter. He painted celebrities, landscapes and nudes. Philipp often used his wife, Shelby Post, as a model in his paintings. His concepts and teaching methods inspired several students whom he taught at the Art Students League in New York from 1948–73 and at the National Academy of Design from 1950–75. Philipp's works are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum in New York.

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Artist: Robert Philipp
'Portrait of a Young Man' — 1960s American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Portrait of a Young Man', color pastel and wet brush, c. 1967. Signed in pencil, lower right. A fine, painterly drawing, on cream laid Michallet drawing paper. The artist's tack holes in the four sheet corners, in very good condition. Image size 19 x 11 1/2 inches (483 x 292 mm); sheet size 19 x 12 3/8 inches (483 x 314 mm). Archivally matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis...
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1940s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel

'Self-Portrait with Black Hat' — 1940s American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Self-Portrait with Black Hat', ink and color pastel, c. 1945. Signed in ink, lower right. A fine, spontaneous drawing, on heavy, buff wove paper; the artist's tack holes in the top and bottom left sheet corners, minor rippling in the bottom sheet edge; otherwise in good condition. Image size 16 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches; sheet size 19 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis...
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1940s American Modern Robert Philipp Art

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Ink, Pastel

Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" — Mid-Century American Impressionism
By Robert Philipp
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Philipp, 'Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" ', color pastel, c. 1957. Unsigned. A fine, atmospheric rendering, on warm gray charcoal paper; a reinforced crease (1/2 inch) across the bottom left sheet corner; otherwise in very good condition. Image and sheet size 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis Quintanilla...
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1950s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel

Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Surfside, FL
A sensitive portrait beautifully rendered in watercolor and gouache. Mid century. I am guessing from the 1940s it is not dated. Robert Philipp (February 2, 1895 – November 22, 1981) was an American painter influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits of attractive women and Hollywood stars. Noted art critic Henry McBride called Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. He was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League of New York for 33 years. WPA Era. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, and National Academician, Benjamin Franklin Fellow, Royal Society of Arts in London. He was married to model and fellow artist Rochelle ("Shelly") Post, who frequently posed for him until her death in 1971. His compositions and painting style have been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Philip won prizes in most of the important exhibitions of his time, and his paintings are in numerous museums and important private collections. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood mogul Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of The Long Voyage Home, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis Quintanilla...
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1940s Robert Philipp Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Robert Phillipp "Corner of My Studio" Original Painting c.1968
By Robert Philipp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robert Phillipp "Corner of My Studio" Original Painting c.1968 Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 12" x 16". The frame measures 16" x 20". Signed low...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

“Girl in Red Dress”
By Robert Philipp
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the National Academy Artist, Robert Philipp. Signed lower left. Signed verso as well. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Arthur and Ruth Sokoloff, Coral Gables, FL...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Portrait of a Seated Nude Woman" American Impressionist Painting Oil on Panel
By Robert Philipp
Located in New York, NY
A rare and breath taking work, with masterful bursh work and sublime execution of light. We are drawn to the subtle beauty and elegant pose. The tasteful compostion lends an intimate scene into the artists studio where Philip has captured her effortlessly. This piece comes displayed in a wonderful frame and hanging wire on verso. Art measures 24 x 20 inches Frame measures 30 x 26 inches Robert Philipp was born on February 2, 1895 in New York City. He was an American painter influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits of attractive women and Hollywood stars. Moses Solomon Philipp showed early talent and grew up in a family atmosphere that fed and cultivated his creativity. At age of 15, he entered the Art Students League for four years and then continued his training at the National Academy of Design. His teachers at the League included George Bridgeman and Frank DuMond, and at the National Academy he studied with Douglas Volk...
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1940s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil, Panel

MY SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Robert Philipp
Located in Aventura, FL
Original pastel on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled and dated on verso. Visible image size: approx. 18.5 x 25.5 in. Frame size: 29 x 36 in. Artwork is in excellent conditi...
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1970s Contemporary Robert Philipp Art

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Paper, Pastel

Standing Nude Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Standing Nude Medium: Pastel on Board, signed l.r. Size: 11.5 x 7.5 in. (29.21 x 19.05 cm) Frame: 18 x 12 inches
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

Seated Girl, Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Seated Girl Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 22.5 in. x 18 in. (57.15 cm x 45.72 cm) Frame Size: 27 x 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

Seated Nude Woman in Yellow Hat, Pastel Drawing by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Nude in a Yellow Hat Year: circa 1970 Medium: Pastel on paper, signed Image Size: 25.5 x 18.5 inches Frame Size: 38 x 31 inches
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1970s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Pastel

Restaurant Scene with Band
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Restaurant Scene with Band Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 12 x 15 in. (30.48 x 38.1 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Gouache

Sailor and Reading Woman, Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Sailor and Reading Woman Year: circa 1950 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. and verso Size: 22 in. x 18 in. (55.88 cm x 45.72 c...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Oil

Russian Tea Room
By Robert Philipp
Located in Missouri, MO
Robert Philipp (American, 1895-1981) Russian Tea Room, 1975 Signed Top Right Dated Reverse 18.5 x 14.5 inches 27 x 23 inches Robert Philipp was born Moses Solomon Philipp on February 2, 1895 in New York City. He showed early talent and grew up in a family atmosphere that fed and cultivated his creativity. At age of 15, he entered the Art Students League for four years and then continued his training at the National Academy of Design. His teachers at the League included George Bridgeman and Frank DuMond, and at the National Academy he studied with Douglas Volk...
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1970s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Art

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Panel, Oil

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