Walter Burt Adams Art

A large, cheerful 1950s American Scene, Mid-Century Modern oil painting, "The Picnic" by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, painterly depiction of...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated African-American Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, in...

A Contemplative 1940s Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Female Ballet Dancer by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). The painting a is well executed, i...

An Introspective, Post-War Modern Southwestern Landscape Painting of an Adobe House in New Mexico by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A subtle tonal, archi...

A Striking, Colorful Post-War Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). The painting a is well executed,...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Bather by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early Art Deco-era example of Ada...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurati...

"Cowboy Serenade", A Large, Cheerful Southwestern, New Mexico Landscape Painting by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Standing African American Male Model (Bather) by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early ex...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Pastel Figure Study of a Standing African American Nude Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated African-American Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, in...

A Striking, Colorful Post- War Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated African American Male Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). The painting a is ...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate f...

A Striking, Colorful Post-War Studio Portrait of a Seated Young Male Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). The painting a is well executed, inti...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figur...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurative ...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Bather by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early Art Deco-era example of A...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurat...

A Striking 1940s Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A large, well executed, figurative work by the artist, depicting a young woman fashionably dressed in a green blouse anddpatterned scarf seated in profile in a muted studio interior. Titled "Portrait of Ms. Anderson, Student at Northwestern U." the painting exemplifies the artist's adept and practiced skill at portraiture, and was completed at the painting class of the artist's friend and instructor, Arnold Turtle, in Evanston, Illinois Artwork size: 30 x 23 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with the original Modernist frame (Framed size: 33 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches). Signed "Walter Burt Adams" and dated "46" lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurative ...

A Striking, Colorful 1940s Modern Studio Portrait of a Seated Female Model in a Pink Blouse by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). The painting a is we...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Standing Female Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early Art Deco-era example of Ad...

A Striking Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurative...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurative ...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Seated African American Nude Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 190...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate f...

A Striking Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed figurative work by the artist, depicting a young woman stylishly dressed in a black sleeveless top seated in a muted studio interior. The painting exemplifies the artist's adept and practiced skill at portraiture, and was likely completed at the artist's studio in Evanston, Illinois. Artwork size: 24 x 20 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with the original painted Mid-Century frame (framed size: 27 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches). Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Large, Striking 1930s Modern Painting of the Historic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A painterly view of the historic landmark and park located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed circa 1938 during one of the artist's painting trips to New Orleans, and most likely painted in the quiet hours after dawn before any pedestrians or sight-seers walk the typically bustling city square. Artwork size: 36 x 30 inches, oil on canvas (framed size: 36 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches). Unsigned. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurat...

A Striking 1920s Art Deco Modern Portrait of a Young Woman by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, early student work depicting a stylish youn...

A colorful, sunlit Modern California neighborhood street scene, rooftops by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, Post-War example of Adams' vibra...

A large, colorful 1920s Art Deco-era American Modern figure study of a reclining female nude model in a studio sketch class by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-199...

A stylish 1930s American Modern drawing, fashion study illustration for men's hats by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example of Adams...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurat...

A colorful, sunlit Modern California neighborhood street scene, rooftops by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, Post-War example of Adams' vibra...

A Colorful 1930s Modern Street Scene of St. Charles Street, New Orleans by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, painterly view of a sunlit street corner and store front in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1938 during one of the artist's painting trips to New Orleans, and most likely painted in the quiet morning hours, a favored time to paint by the artist. A wonderful example of Walter Burt Adams renowned Urban Realism of the 1930s and '40s, inspired by the artwork of fellow American painter, Edward Hopper. Exhibited: "The 42nd Annual Exhibition of Artists of Chicago and Vicinity", Art Institute of Chicago (AIC), Chicago, IL, 1938, #4. Artwork size: 20 x 25 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with the artist's original frame (framed size: 26 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches). Signed and dated Walter Burt Adams 38, lower left; signed and dated on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Charming 1920s American Illustration Study Based on the Artwork of Norman Rockwell by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed early figurative work by the artist, depicting a bemusing scene of the artist's mother and brother, as she patiently stands beside him while he dresses unenthusiastically for an impending violin lesson. Artwork size: 24 x 20 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with the original frame (framed size: 29 1/2 x 23 3/4 inches). Signed "Walter Burt Adams" and dated 1923 lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurat...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Standing Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early Art Deco-era example of Adam...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated African-American Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, in...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurati...

A Large, Colorful 1920s Art Deco-era American Modern Figure Study of a Seated Female Nude Bather by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early ex...

A large, striking 1920s American Modern, Art Deco era drawing, portrait of a young female nude model in profile by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wond...

A striking 1930s American Modern, Art Deco era drawing, portrait of a stylish young woman by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example o...

A Captivating Modern Precisionist Painting, "House in New Mexico" by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, architectural view of a sunlit house wall,...

A Striking 1930s American Modern Figure Study of a Seated African American Nude Male Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 190...

A Large, Colorful Modern City Street Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, painterly view of a sunlit small town city street, a scene located near the artist's studio and winter residence in Belen, New Mexico, located south of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Likely painted in the quiet morning hours after dawn, a favorite time to paint by the artist. A wonderful Post-War example of the colorful Urban Realism practiced by the artist, a distinct style developed in the late 1920s and painted throughout his life, highly inspired by the artwork of fellow American artist, Edward Hopper. Artwork size: 18 x 36 inches, oil on canvas, accompanied with a hand-finished, charcoal toned oak slat frame (framed size: 18 1/2 x 36 1/2 inches). Signed "Walter Burt Adams" and dated lower left. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Walter Burt Adams was a dedicated painter of the American Scene and a singular personality among his peers in the Chicago Modern Art community. His no-nonsense manner, devotion to his craft and sardonic sense of humor characterize a man whose paintings capture life in and around Chicago between the early 1920s and the late 1970s. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin just after the turn of the last century, Walter Burt Adams spent his childhood in Fargo, North Dakota and began his artistic education there through a correspondence cartooning class as a boy. After finishing high school in Fargo, Adams moved to Chicago in 1922 in order to enroll at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adams’ instruction at the school with artists such as George Oberteuffer, Frederick V. Poole, Charles Wilimovsky...

A Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of a Seated Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figurative ...

A Contemplative, Post-War, Southwest Modern Realist Oil Painting, "Studio Window, New Mexico" by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). An introspective, archite...

A Captivating Modern Precisionist Painting, "My Back Yard in Belen, New Mexico" by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, architectural view of a sunl...

A Large, Striking, 1920s Studio Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate figur...

A Large, Striking, Post-War Studio Figure Study of Two Standing Young Male Nude Models by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A well executed, intimate...

A large, striking 1920s American Modern, Art Deco era drawing, portrait of a young female nude model in profile by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wond...

A large, Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's re...

A large, Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's re...

A Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's refined f...

A striking 1930s American Modern, Art Deco era drawing, portrait of a young woman by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example of Adams'...

An Introspective 1930s American Modern Drawing of a Young Male Artist in his Studio by Notable Chicago Painter, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example of Ada...

A Lively, Unique 1930s American Modern Drawing of a Studio Sketch Class by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example of Adams's refined ...

A Large, Colorful Post-War Modern Urban Street Scene by Notable Chicago Artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A vibrant, painterly view of a sunlit small town city street, a sc...