William Sanderson, born in Dubbeln, Latvia, emigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen. He settled first in New York City where he studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. Following his studies, Sanderson worked as a book and magazine illustrator. His work appeared in several popular publications including The New Yorker, Esquire and The New Masses. In 1937, Sanderson was honored with a solo exhibition held at the Contemporary American Artist Gallery in New York City. After World War II, Sanderson relocated to Denver where he was hired by Vance Kirkland to instruct in advertising design at the University of Denver. He remained with the University from 1946 until 1972. In Colorado, Sanderson became active in the artist community, co-founding the Denver based organization known as the Fifteen Colorado Artists. Sanderson painted in a variety of styles, including Cubism, Social Realism and Hard-Edge Abstraction. His work often depicts architecture, ships, nature and the common man. In 1977, Sanderson donated a collection of forty paintings to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado. The paintings remain on permanent display at the college in a gallery bearing his name.
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William Sanderson, Fascists
By William Sanderson
Located in New York, NY
Latvia-born William Sanderson became a contributor to the New Yorker and New Masses magazines during the 1930s. He was drafted into the Army during World Wa...
India Ink
William Sanderson “Abandoned (Colorado)” Western Landscape Oil Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
“Abandoned (Colorado)” is a compelling original oil painting by noted modernist William Sanderson. This atmospheric composition portrays a solitary, weathered house set amid rolling ...
Oil
William Sanderson Colorado Prairie Farmhouse Modernist Oil Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
An evocative mid-century modernist landscape by American artist William Sanderson, depicting the quiet beauty of Colorado's Front Range prairie. The composition centers on a weathere...
Oil
$1,850
H 24 in W 36 in D 2 in
American Modernist Everglades Florida Wildlife Park Garden Painting Lilly Pads
By Russ Elliot
Located in New York, NY
Here we have 1960’s Russ Elliott Florida painting Painting depicts a Park with figures overlooking a canoe with a lilly pad pond Russ Elliott 1960’s signed lower right oil on canva...
Oil
$5,500
H 28 in W 22 in
"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern
By Max Arthur Cohn
Located in New York, NY
"6th Avenue El" American Scene Social Realism Mid-20th Century Cityscape Modern Max Arthur Cohn (1903-1998) 6th Avenue Elevated 19 1/4 x 13 3/4 inches Watercolor on paper Signed an...
Paper, Watercolor
Manayunk Fountain & Silverwood Sts
By Florence Prince Ewing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manayunk Fountain & Silverwood Sts, 1938, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, titled and dated verso, 20 x 16 inches Although Florence Prince Ewing’s paintings ex...
Oil, Canvas, Board
$1,800
H 20.75 in W 22 in D 1 in
A Colorful, 1930s American Scene Country Mountain Landscape, Summer in Vermont
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Colorful, Picturesque 1930s American Scene Country Mountain Landscape Painting of a Summer Pasture in Vermont by Famed Chicago Modern Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A vib...
Masonite, Oil
$495
H 36 in W 25 in D 2 in
Signed Antique American Cherry Blossom Modernist Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American modernist blossom landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 36 by 25 inches overall, and 30 by 20 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to han...
Oil, Canvas
$1,000
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Paris: A View of the Seine
Located in Norwich, GB
Experience the romance and abstraction of 1950s Paris through this striking original mixed media drawing by the acclaimed American Modernist, Frederick E. Conway (1900–1973). This c...
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Incredible Large Modernist Sunflower Portrait Framed Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful antique American modernist Sunflower still life painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Unsigned.
Canvas, Oil
$1,275
H 29 in W 25 in D 2 in
Antique American Modernist SunFlower Still Life Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist still life painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood molding. Excellent c...
Oil, Board
$5,500
H 19 in W 25 in
NYC Cityscape American Scene Social Realism Mid-Century
By Max Arthur Cohn
Located in New York, NY
NYC Cityscape American Scene Social Realism Mid-Century Max Arthur Cohn (1903-1998) New York City Skyline 14 x 21 1/2 inches Watercolor on paper, c. 1...
Paper, Watercolor
$1,042
H 25.99 in W 22.05 in
Mid Century Modern Swedish Coastal Still Life Oil Painting - Sunlit Balcony
Located in Bristol, GB
Sunlit Balcony Size: 66 x 58 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A vibrant and joyfully expressive mid-century painting that captures the view from a sunlit balcony overlooking a blu...
Canvas, Oil
$1,200
H 16 in W 23 in D 2 in
Colorful, Vibrant 1930s Painting of Michigan Dunes, Saugatuck by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A vibrant, colorful 1930s winter scene painting of Saugatuck, Michigan by famed Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a view of the historic Old Fish Hous...
Masonite, Oil
Morning Sunrise, Mid Century Laguna Hills Figurative Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century plein air figural landscape of Laguna Niguel, California by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). The morning sun gli...
Cardboard, Oil, Canvas
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H 20.75 in W 40.75 in D 1.5 in
Untitled (Traffic Jam, 1950s Modernist Painting with Cars)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage mid-century modern era Painting of a Traffic Jam with cars/automobiles in transit by 20th century Denver modernist artist, William Sanderson (1905-1990). Painted circa 1955 ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
"Spain Crucified, " Important Painting Supporting Anti-Franco Forces, Late 1930s
By William Sanderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most powerful protest paintings we have ever seen, this remarkable view of a crucified figure representing Spain, surmounted by a placard marked "Non-Intervention Pact" and flanked by soldiers representing Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy...
Paint
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H 32 in W 26 in D 2 in
The Earth Abides Forever (Modernist Landscape with Abandoned House, Autumn)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
An original oil on canvas painting of an old abandoned homestead with autumn trees by Colorado modernist, William Sanderson (1905-1990). Presented in a custom hardwood frame. Framed...
Oil
Abandoned (Colorado)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Housed in a custom frame, outer dimensions measure 16 ¼ x 19 ¼ x ¾ inches. Image size is 8 ½ x 11 ¼ inches. About the artist: William Sanderson, born in Dubbeln, Latvia, immigrated...
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H 25.25 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Red Barn and Tree (Surrealist/Modernist Colorado Landscape)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Original signed framed oil painting by 20th century Colorado modernist artist, William Sanderson (1905-1990), of a white farm house, red bar...
Oil, Board
Untitled (Colorado Town)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
oil on board. Framed dimensions measure 18.75 x 25.75 x 1.5 inches; image dimensions measure 13 x 19 inches. About the artist: William Sanderson, born in Dubbeln, Latvia, immigr...
Oil
The Hombre
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Provenance: Estate of the Artist Framed dimensions measure 15.25 x 13.25 x 1.25 inches About the Artist: William Sanderson, born in Dubbeln, Latvia, immigrated to the United ...
Untitled (Colorado Homestead)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Housed in a custom frame with all archival materials;outer dimensions measure 21 ½ x 27 x ¾ inches. Image size is 13 x 18 ½ inches. About the Artist: William Sanderson, born in Dub...
Watercolor
Untitled (February Morning)
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Housed in a custom frame; the outer dimensions measure 13 x 29 inches. Image measures 8 x 24 inches. Expedited and International Shipping is available; please contact us for an es...
Oil
Untitled
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Housed in a custom hand-carved white gold leaf frame; outer dimensions measure 27.5 x 42.25 inches. Expedited and International shipping is available; please contact us for a quot...
The Shotgun Wedding
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
Custom frame is included; framed dimensions are 18 x 12 inches. About the Artist: William Sanderson, born in Dubbeln, Latvia, immigrated to the United States at the age of eighte...
Oil