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Roy Ahlgren Paintings

American, 1927-2011
Roy Ahlgren (1927-2011) Algren was born in 1927 in Erie, PA. He is a self-taught painter. In 1964 he began to work in the op and hard edge technique. He received more than 60 prizes, among them purchase awards from the Seattle Art Museum, Minot State College, Texas Tech University Museum and the Mississippi Art Association. He exhibited in many national print shows. (from bio provided by the Associated American Artists, NY.) Roy Ahlgren entered the art world somewhat in reverse. While most artists start by recording realistic subjects and moving to abstract work later in their careers, Ahlgren began creating geometric abstract designs and continued to do so for 23 years. His media was both serigraphy and traditionally brushed pigment onto canvas. His compositions were unique with many being mathematically constructed with considerable precision.
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Artist: Roy Ahlgren
Passage, Geometric Abstract Acrylic Op Art Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Passage, Geometric Abstract Acrylic Op Art Painting by Roy Ahlgren

Passage, Geometric Abstract Acrylic Op Art Painting by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Passage Year: 1976 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)

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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings

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Acrylic

Aperture, Op Art Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Aperture, Op Art Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Roy Ahlgren

Aperture, Op Art Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Aperture Year: 1976 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)

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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portals, Geometric Abstract OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Portals, Geometric Abstract OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren

Portals, Geometric Abstract OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

An acrylic painting by Roy Ahlgren from 1971. A geometric abstract painting utilizing bright contrasting color blocks in a modern form. Signed verso, unframed. Artist: Roy Ahlgre...

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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Red Blue Variations, OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren
Red Blue Variations, OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren

Red Blue Variations, OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

An acrylic painting by Roy Ahlgren circa 1970. A geometric abstract painting utilizing bright contrasting color blocks in a modern form. Signed verso, unframed. Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Red Blue Variations...

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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Megalopolis, Geometric OP Art Painting on Canvas by Roy Ahlgren
Megalopolis, Geometric OP Art Painting on Canvas by Roy Ahlgren

Megalopolis, Geometric OP Art Painting on Canvas by Roy Ahlgren

By Roy Ahlgren

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011) Title: Megalopolis Year: 1972 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso Size: 34 x 34 inches

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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Roy Ahlgren paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Roy Ahlgren paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of 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, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Roy Ahlgren in paint, acrylic paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Not every interior allows for large Roy Ahlgren paintings, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Arthur Boden, Stan Slutsky, and Victor Vasarely. Roy Ahlgren paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,000 and tops out at $7,500, while the average work can sell for $6,250.