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Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

American, 1908-2002

Rob Blumberg was an accomplished artist who painted in a dizzying variety of styles, including Impressionism, Postimpressionism, Surrealism, Futurism, Expressionism and abstraction. Across these distinctive changes that took place throughout his career, his work consistently possessed a vibrant and passionate glow.

Blumberg was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1908. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City, the Art Students League of New York and the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. In 1932, he moved back to New York, where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League of New York.

Blumberg moved to California in 1940. In 1950, he opened a prominent private art school in Westwood, Los Angeles. In support of a California statute that granted royalties to artists from profits on resales of their work, he co-founded the grassroots group Artists for Economic Action. As its chairman, he worked closely with state legislators to bring California to the forefront of promoting artists’ rights.

Blumberg’s most prolific period was from 1947 to 1951. Often referred to as his “psychological period,” he delved into many different modernist styles. After 1952, he favored a palette knife over a paintbrush for creating his art. He died in 2002.

Blumberg’s works are part of the permanent collections of major museums, including the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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Artist: Ron Blumberg
Ava's Decision
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional rare original oil pastel by American artist Ron Blumberg, from the artists "Psychological Series", 1948-1952. American...
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1940s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

The Happy Couple
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "The Happy Couple...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Analytic Session
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Cubist Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

The Surveyor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Stude...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache, Paper

Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Maestro
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "Maestro", is a rare pen...
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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Her Hand
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original very early ink and charcoal drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg. "Her Hand" is an original ink and charcoal drawing, signed, c. 1932, some minor "burn" ...
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1930s American Realist Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Henry
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early pen and ink drawing by American artist Ron Blumberg. "Henry" was created in New York; an original pen and ink drawing, signed, titled, c.1932.
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1930s American Realist Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

The Cello
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "The Cello", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Charlie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Violin Solo
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Duchess
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Bernie
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Three Graces
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "Three Graces...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Waiting
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Violinist
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "Violinist", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Nude
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member of the Art Students League. "Nude", is a rare pen...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

The Orator
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Profile
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Dance
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he became a National Academy artist and a member ...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Find a wide variety of authentic Ron Blumberg figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ron Blumberg in crayon, oil pastel, 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 modern style. Not every interior allows for large Ron Blumberg figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Everett Shinn, Inji EFFLATOUN, and Paul Cadmus. Ron Blumberg figurative drawings and watercolors prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,500 and tops out at $12,500, while the average work can sell for $11,000.

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