Frank Bowling Art

British, b. 1936

Frank Bowling, born Richard Sheridan Franklin Bowling on February 26, 1934, in Bartica, British Guiana (now Guyana), is a pioneering artist whose career has reshaped the landscape of abstract art. Renowned for his vibrant, textured paintings and groundbreaking approach to abstraction, Bowling has spent over six decades forging a unique artistic identity that bridges personal narrative, cultural history, and formal experimentation. His journey from his early days in Guyana to becoming one of the most influential figures in contemporary art is a testament to his resilience, innovation, and commitment to his craft. Bowling’s early life in British Guiana was marked by a fascination with art and storytelling, which later found expression in his work. In 1953, he moved to London, where he initially pursued a career in writing and acting before enrolling at the Royal College of Art (RCA) in 1959. At the RCA, Bowling studied alongside luminaries such as David Hockney and R.B. Kitaj. Although he initially explored figurative painting, his style evolved dramatically over time. He graduated in 1962, earning the prestigious Silver Medal for his work, and quickly established himself as a rising star in the British art scene. In the mid-1960s, Bowling’s practice began to reflect his growing interest in abstraction, influenced by his exposure to American abstract expressionism during a formative visit to New York. He became increasingly preoccupied with the expressive possibilities of colour and texture, leading to his renowned "Map Paintings" in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These works feature large-scale abstract compositions overlaid with stencilled outlines of continents, exploring themes of geography, identity, and post-colonial history. The "Map Paintings" reflect Bowling’s dual identity as both Guyanese and British and mark his early efforts to merge personal experience with universal themes. Throughout the 1970s, Bowling established studios in both London and New York, deepening his engagement with abstract art. During this period, he began experimenting with techniques such as pouring and staining paint directly onto the canvas, creating luminous works characterized by their rich, layered surfaces. This innovative approach earned him critical acclaim and positioned him as a significant figure in the New York art world, particularly among proponents of colour field painting. Bowling’s later work continued to push boundaries, incorporating materials such as acrylic gels, gold leaf, and collaged elements. His large-scale paintings evoke a sense of movement and transformation, often inspired by his reflections on memory, migration, and the natural world. Despite the deeply personal nature of his art, Bowling’s work resonates on a universal level, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between colour, form, and meaning. In 2005, Bowling was elected as a member of the Royal Academy of Arts, becoming the first Black artist to receive this honour. His contributions to art have been recognized with numerous awards and major exhibitions, including a landmark retrospective at Tate Britain in 2019. Today, his work is held in prestigious collections worldwide, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Frank BowlingDoughlah G.E.P., 1968-71 - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, 2023

$751

Doughlah G.E.P., 1968-71 - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art

By Frank Bowling

Located in London, GB

Title: Doughlah G.E.P., 1968-71 Year made: 2023 Material: Giclée print on 330gsm Somerset Velvet cotton rag paper with an embossed publisher stamp Edition of 250 It comes with COA f...

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2010s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Giclée

Frank BowlingPenumbral Lite, 2020

$3,279

Penumbral Lite

By Frank Bowling

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Penumbral Lite By Frank Bowling 2020 Embossed with a publisher stamp. Published in a print run of 250, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity. Giclée print with an embo...

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2010s Contemporary Frank Bowling Art

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Paper, Giclée

Frank BowlingRupununi, 1971/2023

$3,279

Rupununi

By Frank Bowling

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Rupununi By Frank Bowling Embossed with a publisher stamp. Published in a print run of 250, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity. Giclée print with an embossed publish...

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2010s Contemporary Frank Bowling Art

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Paper, Giclée

Frank BowlingHothead - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, 2016

$819

Hothead - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art

By Frank Bowling

Located in London, GB

Hothead, 2016 Giclée print on 330gsm Somerset Velvet cotton rag paper with an embossed publisher stamp 82 x 78 cm - Framed 80 x 75 cm - Sheet Edition of 250 It comes with COA from t...

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2010s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Giclée

Frank BowlingDoughlah G.E.P, 1971/2023

$3,279

Doughlah G.E.P

By Frank Bowling

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Penumbral Lite By Frank Bowling 1971/2023 Embossed with a publisher stamp. Published in a print run of 250, it also comes with a certificate of authenticity. Giclée print with an...

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2010s Contemporary Frank Bowling Art

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Paper, Giclée

Howard HodgkinArtist and Model Howard Hodgkin abstracted orange and black watercolor gouache, 1980

$1,800

H 32.25 in W 41 in

Artist and Model Howard Hodgkin abstracted orange and black watercolor gouache

By Howard Hodgkin

Located in New York, NY

Large black and marigold orange abstract interior scene of a bust in front of a window with fingerprints and painterly brushstrokes. Rich color and texture ideal for hanging in minim...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Etching

Howard HodgkinThinking Aloud in the Museum of Modern Art, Hodgkin, abstract black and white, 1979

$2,850

H 30 in W 40 in

Thinking Aloud in the Museum of Modern Art, Hodgkin, abstract black and white

By Howard Hodgkin

Located in New York, NY

Large scale black and white abstract interior scene with dots, lines, brushstrokes, paint daubs, fingerprints, squares and rectangles, and hand painting in grey. Hang in contemporary...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Etching

Sumit MehndirattaIndian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Symbio Mutasis, 2026

$1,600

H 29.93 in W 42.52 in D 1.19 in

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Symbio Mutasis

By Sumit Mehndiratta

Located in Paris, IDF

Archival pigmenr ink print on canvas, Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in International Fas...

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2010s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Canvas, Archival Ink

Asger JornAsger Jorn 1978 Original Unused Vintage Exhibition Lithograph Poster Galerie, 1978

$400

H 27.6 in W 19.3 in

Asger Jorn 1978 Original Unused Vintage Exhibition Lithograph Poster Galerie

By Asger Jorn

Located in Miami, FL

Asger Jorn (Denmark, 1914-1973) Jorn. Galleri Flindt, 1978 lithograph on paper 27.6 x 19.3 in. (70 x 49 cm.) Excellent condition, unframed Ref: JOR100-201 A humanist in the broadest...

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1970s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Lithograph

Howard HodgkinSouvenir, Howard Hodgkin: large scale black white gray abstract interior scene, 1981

$5,500

H 45 in W 55 in

Souvenir, Howard Hodgkin: large scale black white gray abstract interior scene

By Howard Hodgkin

Located in New York, NY

Very large scale black and white abstract interior scene with dots, lines, brushstrokes, paint daubs, fingerprints, squares and rectangles. Striking print to hang in contemporary, modern and minimalist spaces. While British pop artists such as David Hockney and Patrick Caulfield numbered amongst Howard Hodgkin's circle of friends, Hodgkin's work is more painterly, expressionist, and abstract. Paper 45 x 55 in. / 114.3 x 139.7 cm. Souvenir by Howard Hodgkin. Screenprint on Arches aquarelle mould-made paper. Signed by the artist with initials and dated 80 in pencil lower center, numbered in pencil lower left. This bold Howard Hodgkin print layers five shades of black, with a wide variety of marks including some from the artist’s fingerprints and hand. Scribbles and lines of grey loosely define what could be an interior space with furniture. As is typical of his prints, there is a sense of space, and of the passage of time, expressed through shapes that seem to recede through the picture, deep black shades and, unusually for Hodgkin’s work, the white of the paper showing through. The last photograph displays these rich surface textures on the sheet at an angle. Catalogue reference: Elizabeth Knowles...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Screen

Louise NevelsonBicentennial Dawn Lithograph and gold foil, Louise Nevelson sculpture signed/N, 1976

$2,000

H 35 in W 25 in

Bicentennial Dawn Lithograph and gold foil, Louise Nevelson sculpture signed/N

By Louise Nevelson

Located in New York, NY

Louise Nevelson Bicentennial Dawn, 1976 Photolithograph, silkscreen and gold foil on white wove paper hand signed, dated and numbered 15/100 with incised signature on the front 35 × ...

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1970s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Foil

Gerhard RichterGerhard Richter, Cage P19-3 - Print, Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, 2020

$34,263

H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in

Gerhard Richter, Cage P19-3 - Print, Contemporary Art, Abstract Art

By Gerhard Richter

Located in Hamburg, DE

Gerhard Richter (German, b. 1932) Cage P19-3, 2020 Medium: Diasec-mounted Giclée print on aluminium composite panel Dimensions: 100 × 100 × 3 cm (39 2/5 × 39 2/5 × 1 1/5 in) Edition of 200: Numbered and labelled on verso; unsigned, as issued Publisher: HENI Editions, London Condition: Mint (shipped in original box) “One of a series of Giclée prints based on Gerhard Richter’s ‘Cage...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Giclée

Frank SchottCloud Study VI - large scale photograph of dramatic momochromatic cloudscape sky, 2023

$2,200

H 24.6 in W 40 in

Cloud Study VI - large scale photograph of dramatic momochromatic cloudscape sky

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

An homage to Caspar David Friedrich, towering thunder clouds over the Pacific Ocean, from a series of dramatic cloud atlas observations and abstract skyscapes above the winter sea, c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Frank Bowling Art

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink

Alexander CalderAlexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1966, Damier, Derriere le Miroir #156, 1966

$595

H 21 in W 17 in

Alexander Calder Lithograph, Abstract, 1966, Damier, Derriere le Miroir #156

By Alexander Calder

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Original lithograph Title: Damier Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #156 Year: 1966 Edition: Unnumbered Framed Size: 21 1/4" x 17 1/4" Sheet Size: 15" x...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Frank Bowling Art

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Lithograph

Gudmund Olsen23/100, 1974. Paper, lithograph, 43x65 cm, 1974

$926Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in

23/100, 1974. Paper, lithograph, 43x65 cm

By Gudmund Olsen

Located in Riga, LV

23/100, 1974. Paper, lithograph, 43x65 cm

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Late 20th Century Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Maxwell Stevens American Contemporary Art by Maxwell Stevens - Two Musicians, Central Park, 2023

$1,100

H 21.07 in W 16.93 in D 0.02 in

American Contemporary Art by Maxwell Stevens - Two Musicians, Central Park

Located in Paris, IDF

Giclée Print on Hahnemühle Paper, Framed 63.5 x 52.75 x 3 cm Edition of 100 Maxwell Stevens is an American artist born in 1971 who lives and works in New York, USA. He received an ...

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2010s Contemporary Frank Bowling Art

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Giclée, Paper

Momalyu Liubov"Tree of life and Fertility». Limited edition print , Giclee, Floral green, 2025

$496

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in

"Tree of life and Fertility». Limited edition print , Giclee, Floral green

Located in Zofingen, AG

Graceful interweaving of plants with a blur effect in dark green colors - Limited edition Print - with archival inks on Hahnemühle German etching fine art canvas - 80x80 cm (31.5 ...

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2010s Art Nouveau Frank Bowling Art

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Canvas, Giclée

Previously Available Items

Frank BowlingHothead - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, 2016

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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in

Hothead - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art

By Frank Bowling

Located in London, GB

Hothead, 2016 Giclée print on 330gsm Somerset Velvet cotton rag paper with an embossed publisher stamp 82 x 78 cm - Framed 80 x 75 cm - Sheet Edition of 250 It comes with COA from t...

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2010s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Giclée

Frank BowlingFrank Bowling, Benjamin Run - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Signed Print, 2020

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H 29.93 in W 19.49 in

Frank Bowling, Benjamin Run - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Signed Print

By Frank Bowling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sir Frank Bowling OBE, RA (b. 1934, in British Guiana) Benjamin Run, 2020 Medium: Lithograph on paper Dimensions: 76 x 49.5 cm Edition of 40: Signed and numbered by hand Condition: Mint

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Lithograph

Frank BowlingFrank Bowling, Benjamin Run - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Signed Print, 2020

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H 29.93 in W 19.49 in

Frank Bowling, Benjamin Run - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Signed Print

By Frank Bowling

Located in Hamburg, DE

Sir Frank Bowling OBE, RA (b. 1934, in British Guiana) Benjamin Run, 2020 Medium: Lithograph on paper Dimensions: 76 x 49.5 cm Edition of 40: Signed and numbered by hand Condition: Mint

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Lithograph

Frank BowlingAs If Eleven - Contemporary art, 21st Century, Abstract Art, Abstraction, 2020

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H 29.93 in W 23.63 in

As If Eleven - Contemporary art, 21st Century, Abstract Art, Abstraction

By Frank Bowling

Located in Zug, CH

Frank Bowling As If Eleven - Contemporary art, 21st Century, Abstract Art, Abstraction 2020 Screenprint Edition of 100 76 × 60 cm (29.92 × 23.62 in) ...

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2010s Abstract Frank Bowling Art

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Screen

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