Stephen Greene was born in New York City. He attended the National Academy School of Art and then the Art Students League, and earned a BFA and a MA at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
Greene studied with Philip Guston and they remained friends until Guston died in 1980. He taught at Princeton University for many years, where he was a teacher to many well-known figures in the art world including Frank Stella and art critic and historian Michael Fried. Greene had more than two dozen solo exhibitions of his work in leading art galleries in New York City. He also taught at the Art Students League of New York for several decades.
After the mid-1950s and until his death, Greene's work was related to abstract expressionism, Color Field painting and Surrealism. His work is represented in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Tate Gallery in London.
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$15,000
"The Battle" Stephen Greene, American Abstract Artist, Mid-Century Abstract
By Stephen Greene
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Greene The Battle, 1964 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse Oil on canvas 54 1/4 x 39 1/4 inches Provenance Staempfli Gallery, New York Stephen Greene was born in New ...
Canvas, Oil
Prometheus 10
By Stephen Greene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Prometheus 10" oil on canvas by important New York artist Stephen Greene (1917-1999), signed lower left corner. Dated 1981. In artist frame.
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Stephen Greene
Located in Surfside, FL
Stephen Greene (September 19, 1917 – November 18, 1999) was an American artist known for his abstract paintings and in the 1940s his social realist figure paintings. Stephen Greene w...
Silver Gelatin
Passing By (Light), Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Stephen Greene
By Stephen Greene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Stephen Greene, American (1917 - 1999) Title: Untitled Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed and dated l.r. Size: 40 x 30 inches
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,500
Passing By (Dark) - Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Painting by Stephen Greene
By Stephen Greene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Stephen Greene, American (1917 - 1999) Title: Untitled Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed and dated l.r. Size: 40 x 30 inches
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Stephen Greene
By Stephen Greene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Stephen Greene, American (1917 - 1999) Title: Untitled Year: 1986 Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper, signed and dated l.r. Size: 40 x 30 inches
Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Palm Pair" Abstract Painting 14" x 20" inch by Salah Boutros
Located in Culver City, CA
"Palm Pair" Abstract Painting 14" x 20" inch by Salah Boutros Salah Boutros was born in 1964 in Cairo where he still lives and works. He gained a BA degree from the Faculty of Fine ...
Paper, Acrylic
$390
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
"For Granted I." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"For Granted I.", 2024, Paris, France "For Granted I." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green and...
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
$2,680
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Fire Study 1 - Flames abstract, Mounted and Framed with antireflective Art Glass
Located in London, GB
Inspired by East Asian Sumi ink drawings, George McLeod wanted to find a photographic way of producing intricately detailed images. As with Sumi ink draw...
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Color, Silver Gelatin
$4,948Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 18.71 in D 1.58 in
Unique Framed Silver Gelatin Luminogram Print of Abstract Central Park
Located in London, GB
Central Park is part of a group of prints based on a visit to New York City, Because I live and work in quiet isolation and often don't meet anyone apa...
Photogram, Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper, Black and White, Photographic...
$450
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the bibli...
Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic
$550
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
"Wraiths Petals" (abstract, dark, flora, floral landscape, black, pink, green)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
WRAITHS, PETALS 2024 Paris, France "Wraiths, Petals" is a dark, flora, atmospheric painting that blends organic forms with abstraction. Created using a mix of oil paint, oil stick, ...
Oil Crayon, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Composition
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed by the artist, lower left. This expressive painting by Erald Alentar is characterized by a dense, tactile surface and a rich, earthy palette dominated by deep greens, browns,...
Canvas, Oil
$2,850
H 11.7 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in
Foundational Study No. 25 (B) Gestural Form & Crimson Pigment
By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam
Located in STRETTON, AU
Foundational Studies 25(B) The Composition A refined entry point into the studio’s practice, Foundational Studies 25(B) is a deliberate exploration of form and verse. Executed on ha...
Paint, Crayon, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival ...
$30,000
H 48 in W 72 in
Classic New York City scane oil painting "On the Way to Somewhere"
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A recent, large work by the masterful Giancarlo Impiglia, who value has been steadily increasing. Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in the 70s, where he established a signat...
Canvas, Oil
$390
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
"For Granted II." (flora, quiet, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"For Granted II.", 2024, Paris, France "For Granted II." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green a...
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Fragment (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Gina Werfel
Located in London, GB
Acrylic and mixed media on paper - Unframed Werfel employs expressive, lyrical gestures that create bursts of movement and energy. Her color choices create a range of tones from the...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$4,850
H 23.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
"Labyrinth" Acrylics and Ink on Paper in Hues of Raw Umber, Black and White
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Labyrinth" 2021, 23.5" x 21.5" vertical drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, New York Times, Traditional Home, ...
Glaze, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled
By Stephen Greene
Located in Surfside, FL
Stephen Greene (September 19, 1917 – November 18, 1999) was an American artist known for his abstract paintings and in the 1940s his social realist figure paintings. Stephen Greene was born in New York City and he attended the National Academy School of Art and then the Art Students League. Mr. Greene taught at Princeton University for many years where he was teacher to many well-known figures in the art world including Frank Stella and art critic and historian Michael Fried. Mr. Greene had more than 2 dozen solo exhibitions of his work in leading art galleries in New York City. He also taught at the Art Students League of New York for several decades. After the mid-1950s and until his death Greene's mature work was related to abstract expressionism, color field painting and surrealism. His work is represented in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts...
Silver Gelatin
"Family Life, " Stephen Greene, 1961 oil on paper
By Stephen Greene
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in New York City in 1917, Stephen Greene studied at the Art Students League and National Academy of Design in New York City and earned a B.F.A. from the State University of Iowa...
Paper, Oil
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H 30 in W 30 in D 2 in
Stephen Greene "Fermata #9" Original Abstract Oil on Canvas c.1977
By Stephen Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stephen Greene (September 19, 1917 – November 18, 1999) "Fermata #9" Original oil on canvas circa 1977 Abstract painting with amazing texture and color. Simply the best from the 1...
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oil Painting by Stephen Greene
By Stephen Greene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Stephen Greene, American (1917 - 1999) Title: Untitled Year: 1985 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 34 x 34 in. (86.36 x 86.36 cm) Frame Size: 36 x 36 inches
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Stephen Greene
Located in Surfside, FL
Stephen Greene (September 19, 1917 – November 18, 1999) was an American artist known for his abstract paintings and in the 1940s his social realist figure paintings. Stephen Greene w...