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Robert Philipp Portrait Paintings

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
Seated Girl, Modern Art Portrait Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
Seated Girl, Modern Art Portrait Oil Painting by Robert Philipp

Seated Girl, Modern Art Portrait 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 Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman
Portrait of a Young Woman

Portrait of a Young Woman

By Robert Philipp

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Robert Philipp American, 1895-1981 Portrait of a Young Woman Oil on canvas 8 ¾ by 10 ¾ in, w/ frame 15 ¾ by 17 ⅝ in Signed "Philipp" lower right Sometimes referred to as “America’s...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Robert Philipp Portrait Paintings

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Post Impressionist Young Woman Pastel Painting Robert Philipp American Modernist
Post Impressionist Young Woman Pastel Painting Robert Philipp American Modernist

Post Impressionist Young Woman Pastel Painting Robert Philipp American Modernist

By Robert Philipp

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Robert Philipp (1895-1981) Sensitive pastel portrait of a young red headed woman in green coat and wearing a hat. Hand signed lower right. 1964 or 1969 Dimensions: framed 30 X 25.5...

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1960s American Impressionist Robert Philipp Portrait Paintings

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Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp
Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp

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By Robert Philipp

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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)...

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