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Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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
City Street: Fifth Avenue
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered oil painting from the earliest period, c.1932, of American artist Ron Blumberg. After completing his fine art studies art at La Grande Academie Chaumier...
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1930s Art Deco Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Flamenco
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an magnificent original oil on panel by American artist Ron Blumberg (1908-2002) Flamenco, is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1955, with an image dimension of 12 x 9 ...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

New York Morning
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early oil painting from the, “New York” period, c.1932, by American artist Ron Blumberg. After his classical training in Paris, Blumberg spent ten years in New Yo...
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1930s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Cowboy Cavalcade
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
One of the rare commercial projects realized for a Hollywood production by American artist Ron Blumberg. In 1939, Blumberg painted actor Chester Conklin as associate for the produ...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Graphite

The Conductor
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 Paintings

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Oil Pastel

The Sculptor
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, 1940, oil on canvas by American artist Ron Blumberg. Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he bec...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ocean Park Bench
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting qn exceptional oil on panel by American artist Ron Blumberg(1908-2002) Ocean Park bench, is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1957, painted ...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Broken Mirror
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional ealry oil painting by American artist Ron Blumberg (1908-2002). The Broken Mirror, is an original oil on canvas, signed, dated...
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1930s Art Deco Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Guitar Serenade
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a wonderful example from the late `1950's period of American artist Ron Blumberg(1908-2002.) "Guitar Serenade", is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1959, with an image...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Trumpet
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil painting from the, “Post Impressionist” period, c.1957, by American artist Ron Blumberg, “The Trumpet” After his classical training in Paris, Blumberg sp...
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1950s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Farmer
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare early oil painting from the, "WPA" period, 1941, by American artist Ron Blumberg, “The Farmer” After his classical training in Paris, Blumberg spent ten years in N...
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1940s American Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Practice Session
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original oil painting from the, “Post Impressionist” period, c.1957, of American artist Ron Blumberg, “The Practice Session.” After his classical training in Paris, Bl...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Before the Mirror
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting original oil on panel by American artist Ron Blumberg (1908-2002.) "Before the Mirror", is a large original oil on panel, signed, c.1957...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Street Singers
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting original oil on panel by American artist Ron Blumberg (1908-2002.) "Street Singers", is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1957, painted when Blumberg was using exclusiv...
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1950s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Two Models
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
About the Artist A rare original oil on canvas by American artist Ron Blumberg(1908-2002.) "Two Models" is an original oil on panel, signed, c.1957. ...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"The Extrovert"
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A magnificent painting by American artist Ron Blumberg, from one of his rarest periods, the, "Psychological Period", which lasted only from 1948 - 1952 and was never replicated. This...
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1940s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Hypnotist
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hypnotist is a rare painting from the, “Psychological Series”�, of American artist Ron Blumberg which was executed from 1948-1952. The Hypnotist, is original oil on canvas, signe...
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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York Gymnasium
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare painting from American artist Ron Blumbergs New York series, "New York Gymnasium", has just arrived. Ron Blumberg was classical...
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1930s Modern Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

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 Paintings

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Oil Pastel

C
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early watercolor by American artist Ron Blumberg. "Morning in New York" is from the rarest period of the artist; an original watercolor, signed, dated 1934, off...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

Trapeeze Act
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an outstanding, theatrical oil painting by American artist Ron Blumberg. American artist Ron Blumberg was classically trained at ...
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1950s Post-Impressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Self Portrait - The Red Shirt
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
American artist Ron Blumberg. 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. Painted just after the artist returned from New York, c.1945, "The Red Shirt...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

L'ingenue
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, rare oil on canvas by American artist Ron Blumberg. Blumberg was classically trained at La Grande Academie Chaumiere in Paris, 1932, before moving to New York where he b...
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1920s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait in Green Shirt
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, 1940, oil on canvas by American artist Ron Blumberg. 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. "Self Portrait in Green Shirt...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Gravity
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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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

Saxophonist
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 Paintings

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 Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Black Depths
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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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

A Friend
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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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Dancing
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 Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

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 Paintings

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Mixed Media

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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Oil Pastel

The Crossing
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early,rare oil on canvas by American artist Ron Blumberg. 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 Crossing...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Conflict
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 Abstract Expressionist Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Critical Thbinking
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 Paintings

Animal Act
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. "An imal Act", is a rare original oil painting on panel, c.1957; a period when the artist was utilizing strictly pallet knife on panel. This technique gave works of this period a true post impressionist feeling. This painting is from Ron Blumberg's, "Historical California...
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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

I Live in the Forrest
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 Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

The Critic
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 Critic...
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1940s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

The Guitarist
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 Guitarist...
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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

The Sceptic
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 Paintings

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Oil Pastel

The Rollercoaster
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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1950s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Panel

John Caradine - Casey_ Grapes of Wrath
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
One of the only commercial projects realized for a Hollywood film by American artist Ron Blumberg. In 1939, Blumberg painted actor John Caradine as, "Casey", in the John Ford film, "The Grapes of...
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1930s Ron Blumberg Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media

Ron Blumberg figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Ron Blumberg figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Ron Blumberg in paint, oil paint, crayon and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Ron Blumberg figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Dean Cornwell, Victor Di Gesu, and Joseph O'Sickey. Ron Blumberg figurative paintings 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 $45,000, while the average work can sell for $12,500.

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