Robert Azensky Fine Art

Twilight on the Balcony, Original Watercolor This minimalist architectural painting, by Rachel Mason Burger (English-American, 20th Century) creates wonderful line in 1-point perspe...

Robert Azensky Fine Art is pleased to offer original 1909 sketch study of oil painting "Homesteader Colorado Mountain" painting by Frank Tenney Johnson. It's always special to see the evolution of a painting through the plein air sketches ("studies") by the artist prior to its painting. Frank Tenney Johnson traveled throughout the Colorado Rockies sketching and painting western landscapes and native American and cowboy figurative art. Medium: Charcoal on paper Signature: Lower left corner Date: "1909" below signature Condition: Tonal aging and minor edge wear consistent with age and use. See images. Presented in black painted wood frame Mat size: 14"H x 11"W Paper size: 9"H x 6"W Image size (visible with mat): 8"H x 5.25"W Frank Tenney Johnson was born in Coucil Bluffs, Iowa, in 1874 not far from the Overland Trail. During his childhood, he saw the steady stream of people heading west in all forms of horse-drawn conveyance. This early exposure to the American West was critical in leading Johnson towards the Western landscape as an inspiration for his work. The resulting body of work is a moody and romantic depiction of a long-gone America, rendered in a style that has become practically a genre all its own. At the age of ten, Johnson moved from Iowa to Milwaukee, WI. There, he took an apprenticeship with F.W. Heinie, a prominent panoramic painter. After a year with Heinie, Johnson apprenticed for Richard Lorenz, a painter and former Texas Ranger who specialized in depictions of horses and western scenes. It was probably during his time with Lorenz that Johnson decided to focus on western subjects himself. He also started illustrating for regional papers and publications, in order to save money for further training. Further training, as with many of the artists who populated New Mexico in the early twentieth century, took place at the Art Students League in New York, where Robert Henri, William Merritt Chase, John Twachtman, Kenneth Hayes Miller and F. Louis Mora were in the process of teaching perhaps the last great batch of pre-modernists. Though highly stimulated by the training, Johnson was only able to stay for five months, after which he returned to Milwaukee to work and save money in an effort to return to New York. He was able to do so after a time and, upon returning, established an important professional relationship with Emerson Hough, the editor of "Field & Stream" magazine. At Hough's urging (and on Hough's dime), Johnson traveled to Hayden, Colorado, where he tagged along with a group of cowpunchers in order to sketch their way of life. Though primarily an artist, Johnson also wrote accounts of his time in Colorado for "Field & Stream." After Colorado came Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Johnson attended a "Frontier Days" celebration; after Wyoming, Johnson traveled to New Mexico, where he observed the Navajos and their threatened way of life. This trip changed Johnson from an academic artist with an appreciation for the west to a truly western artist. Of particular interest to him, in stark contrast to other western artists of the time like Frederic Remington and C.M. Russell, were the more quotidian scenes of the West. Specifically, Johnson focused upon scenes featuring horses, especially at night. Johnson painted a great number of pieces that featured horses tied up outside of saloons, inns or trading posts for the night, the moonlit night punctuated by the warm glow from the lamps inside. In this, he can be considered a pioneer, as his night pieces still serve as the archetype for such work in western art. Johnson became quite successful through his work for "Field & Stream." He was chosen to illustrate books by the prominent writer Zane Grey, and his gallery shows sold briskly. In fact, one particular show, at the Grand Central Art Galleries at the Biltmore Hotel in New York, sold out opening night. In fact, one man had bought out the entire show: Amon Carter. Having achieved financial security and comfort, Johnson followed his good friend Clyde Forsythe to Alhambra, CA, where the two established residency and shared a studio. California treated Johnson well. He and Forsythe founded the gallery at the Los Angeles Biltmore...

Country Cottage with Chickens - Rural Landscape in Oil on Canvas Idyllic country landscape with chickens by unknown artist PN Soden. A country cottage is the main subject of this pi...

Fauvist Grapes and Bananas, Mid Century Modern Impasto Fruit Still-Life Wonderful vibrant fauvist mid century modern still-life of a plate with grapes and bananas by California arti...

Expressionist Figurative Nude Under the Tree in Oil on Board A bright, multicolored expressionist nude torso by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). A woman is shown with one arm rais...

Morning Bath - Abstract Expressionism in Oil on Board Colorful abstract figurative of couple in the morning by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). Two brightly colored figures are sh...

"Three Birds" - Original Oil on Masonite Original oil landscape of a waterfall in between the vibrant green hillside with three little blackbirds standing on the branch of a Japanes...

"Homage to Josef Albers" - Suprematist Abstract Geometric Composition Abstract composition with a nested squares by an unknown artist (20th Century) in the style of Josef Albers (Ge...

"Homage to Kasimir Malevich" - Suprematist Abstract Geometric Composition Abstract composition with a red half circle by an unknown artist (20th Century) in the style of Kazimir Mal...

"Ocean's Edge" - Giclee Print on Watercolor Paper Giclee print of the Oceans Edge by California artist Jan Bearse (American, 20th Century). Colorful buoys are the focal point, with...

"Cliffs of Davenport" Santa Cruz California Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Detailed, expansive coastal landscape by Harry Federico (American, 1922-2022). The viewer is looking out...

The Flower Garden - Wax and Acrylic on Wood Textured abstract expressionist composition of wax and acrylic by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Colors ...

"Natalie's" - Plein Aire Pastoral Landscape in Pastel on Sandpaper Serene plein aire landscape with cows by Clive R. Tyler (American, b. 1958). This composition depicts a farm in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a large white barn at the top of the hill. There are several cows grazing in a bright green pasture. A partially broken fence is directly in front of the viewer - a symbol of the artist's desire to portray the realism of the scene, including imperfections. This piece is executed on sandpaper, a trademark of Tyler's work. Signed "CL Tyler" in the lower left corner Signed, notated, titled, and dated on verso (see photo). Presented in a silver colored frame. Frame size: 11.25"H x 14"W Paper size: 9.5"H x 12"W Clive R. Tyler (American, b. 1958) studied Fine Art and Design at Kent State University (Ohio) with a double major and was awarded a Bachelor of Fine Art degree. Twenty years later after a successful design career, he is now known as one of the best Pastelists on a national level. Master Member of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society 2016 Honorable Mention, Santa Fe Plein Air Festival, NM 2015 Best Quick Draw Award, Buffalo Bill Museum Art Auction, Cody Wy 2015 Best of Pastel Award, American Impressionist Society 2015 Brinton Museum, Invitational Miniature show. Sheridan. Wy 2015 Invitational Heart of the West, Masters art show. Coeur d’Alene Resort, Id 2014 Booth Museum Cartersville Ga. Acquisition and Teaching 2014 Coors Foundation purchase Aspen 3 series. Corporate Collection Denver, Co 2013 American Impressionist National Show, Award of Excellence. 2013 Artist Choice Award Easton Maryland...

Japanese Iris Still Life - Watercolor and Ink on Paper Original watercolor and ink painting depicting blue and white Japanese Iris's in front of a patterned blue background. Signed...

"Tuscan Moon" Nocturnal Landscape in Acrylic on Masonite Serene nocturnal seascape by Richard M. Bacon (American, 20th Century). The viewer stand atop a hill above the coastline, wi...

"Yellow Meadow with Sheep" Farmhouse Landscape in Acrylic on Masonite Idyllic pastoral landscape by Richard M. Bacon (American, 20th Century). A cow and two sheep are grazing in a p...

On the Moors - England Original Watercolor 19th Century Mid 19th century watercolor of the North York Moors in Spring by David Cox (English, 9 July 1809 – 6 December 1885), known as...

Set of 3 Santa Cruz Photographs on Canvas Set of 3 Santa Cruz photographs on canvas by Bay Area artist Joy Marquez (American, 20th C.). Signed "J. Z. Marquez" lower right. Canvas: ...

Portrait of a Woman with Flowing Hair Original Acrylic on Canvas Abstracted portrait of a woman by Channyn Gallegos (American, 20th Century). The subject's hair has been created fro...

Abstract Expressionist Seated Man Figurative Evocative seated figure highlighted with dynamic brushstrokes in electric blue by San Francisco area artist Daniel David Fuentes (Americ...

Queen of the Chanterelles - Surrealist Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bright, fantastical composition by TEMBO (20th Century). A woman is depicted in profile, head slightly tilted ...

"June A" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1975 surrealist figurative lithograph on paper by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Black spotted figures appear to be ascending upward, ...

"Baby Dragon Dreams" - 1976 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1976 surrealist lithograph on paper depicting ascending figures by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). The figures are made up ...

Mid Century South Lake Tahoe in Winter Landscape Original Oil Painting Snow-capped stone pillars with split-rail fence framing iconic South Lake Tahoe valley in winter. A crisp blue...

"Sundays Garden" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1975 surrealist lithograph on paper depicting ascending string like figures by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). The black and wh...

"Triangular Sunset Situation" - Surrealist Colored Etching #15/16, 1978 Surrealist landscape with creatures by James C. Crabb (American, b. 1947). There is a low horizon, with objects that resemble mushrooms, coral, and trees growing from the ground. In the sky, there are other objects and creatures, some of which are recognizable as biological. Titled, numbered, signed, and dated along the bottom edge: Triangular Sunset Situation 15/16 J Crabb...

"Sunrise Wave" Small Scale Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Colorful and vibrant sunset landscape by Karyn Gabaldon (American, b. 1954). Rows of dark blue mountains recede into the ...

"Arian Moon Chance" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper 1975 surrealist lithograph on paper titled "Arian Moon Chance" by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Surrealist figures appear ...

"Faded Jeans + Stuff" - Surrealist Colored Etching #10/20, 1976 Surrealist landscape with creatures by James C. Crabb (American, b. 1947). There is a low horizon, with objects that ...

Broken Wagon Wheel in the Snow Thaw, Original Oil Painting on Canvas A broken wagon wheel sits along a fence in the dead of winter as signs of the first snow melt begin to show and ...

"The Weight" - 1975 Black and White Lithograph on Paper 1975 Black and white surrealist lithograph by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Black linear figures are depicted over a white b...

"No Exit-ing" - 1976 Lithograph on Paper 1976 surrealist lithograph titled "No Exit-ing" by Jim Crabb (American b. 1947). Abstracted figures of black, white and grey take up the lit...

Still Life of Two Pears in Acrylic on Archival Paper Vibrant still life by California artist Christine Cohen (American, b. 1943). This piece is a close-up still life of two pears, a...

Still Life of an Orange in Acrylic on Archival Paper Vibrant still life by California artist Christine Cohen (American, b. 1943). This piece is a close-up, single subject still life...

Still Life of an Cup of Coffee in Acrylic on Archival Paper Vibrant still life by California artist Christine Cohen (American, b. 1943). This piece is a close-up, single subject sti...

"Tuesday; Today" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper Black and white surrealist lithograph on paper depicting large figurative objects on a black surface. The ombre sky fades to d...

"The Waiting" - 1977 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper Surrealist lithograph titled "The Waiting" by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947-). Black and white surrealist figures take up the pape...

"41 Budmen" - 1975 Lithograph on Paper Black and white figurative lithograph by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Numerous abstracted figures take up the paper, with black, white and g...

"The Old Boardwalk" - 1998 Original Abstract Expressionist on Canvas Colorful abstract expressionist painting titled "The Old Boardwalk" by Charles David (Dave) Francis (American, 2...

"Before The Fog" - 1975 Surrealist Lithograph on Paper Black and white surrealist lithograph by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Abstracted figures take up the paper, with a pop of go...

Yellow, Orange, and White Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition from the Studio of David Francis by "Margo" (20th Century). Bright col...

Patina - Minimalist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition by Charles David Francis (American, 1951-2018). Laye...

Blue, Orange, Green - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition by Charles David Francis (American, ...

Yellow Drips - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition by Charles David Francis (American, 1951-20...

"Avant Hier" - Lithograph on Paper Abstract expressionist lithograph on paper depicting figures, with clouds of white by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Hues of brown take up the pap...

"Giant Squid Heart" - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition from the Studio of David Francis by "Margo" (20th Century). Bright colors ...

Nebula - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Bright colors have b...

Garden - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Bright colors have b...

Flow - Expressionist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel Bold abstract composition from the studio of David Francis by unknown artist "Margo" (20th Century). Bright colors ...

"N5/30" - Lithograph on Paper Black and white figurative lithograph depicting figures in water with white smoke ascending upwards by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Titled " N5/30" ...

"Departure #7" - Lithograph on Paper Purple and tan lithograph depicting abstracted figures floating in space by Jim Crabb (American, b. 1947). Abstracted figures take up the page, ...

"Tibetan Prayer Flags" Sepia Toned Photograph Serene photo of flags in a yard by Heidi L Sherman (American, 1954-5014). Two rows of prayer flags...

"Pygmalion's Ladder" - Surrealist Colored Etching 9/20, 1975 In this etching, a figure in soft blue could be interpreted as the sculptor surrounded by their creations by James C. Cr...

"Bubbles" Abstract Composition in Acrylic and Ink on Paper Abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). Slender shapes weave in and out of a ...

"Sensory Release" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A person is depicted in a hard-edg...

"Sky Lament" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A person is depicted in a hard-edged, p...

Bright and cheery painting of a young girl by a wind by Helen Rayburn Caswell, (American, 1923 - 2018) she was born in Long Beach, California. Image, 12"H x 11"W Frame, 16"H x 15"W ...

Jan Pieter Veth (1864 - 1925) was a Dutch portrait painter and academic. During the first two decades of the twentieth century, Veth was one of the most popular portrait painters in...

"Siren Storming" Pop Art Figurative in Acrylic on Canvas Bold pop art portrait by Hilary Druley (American, b. 1982). A woman is depicted in a hard-edged...

Abstract Lithograph of The Louve with E.M. Pei Glass Pyramids Limited edition lithograph of an abstracted urban landscape, with fractured yellow and green color fields, by Bu King (...