"Cape Ann, Wingaersheek Beach" Exhibited National Academy of Design, 1944

Drenched with sun and full of optimism, this depiction of a shirtless farm worker, with scythe in hand, is a high-spirited paean to the American laborer, at a time when the Works Progress Administration and other institutions were commissioning murals that celebrated industry, agriculture and commerce. Here, the worker is lean and strong, and his face shows signs of sunburn from his hours in the open. The painter was Allyn Cox, son of the famous muralist Kenyon Cox...

A true masterpiece of genre painting, with its depiction of idyllic World War II-era suburban life filled with children playing and adults attending to their homes and chores, this piece was created by Allan Jones in 1944. It is a stunningly beautiful spring day, and the view is looking through an open window with a blackbird sitting on the sill, into the backyards of a half dozen tidy brick and wood houses. The homeowners are attending to their Victory Gardens...

A cross between Grant Wood and Paul Cadmus, this remarkable American regional scene painting depicts a young man in a white t-shirt walking a group of cows down a country lane with p...

This brilliant example of Art Deco painting by Jan Matulka shows hints of the modern take on Cubism that the artist worked out with Stuart Davis. Matulka was born in Prague and came ...

This pale, almost ghostly painting by John Winters depicts a tall, lithe young man with a yellow swimsuit and towel on the beach along Lake Michigan in...

Charming and full of light, this gouache painting of a young man in a black swimsuit lounging on a wide beach was painted by Louise Alix in the 1950s. The man's rosy complexion, the...

Wonderful oil on board of swimmer’s in Bali by Carl Brandien (1886-1965) Signed lower left and dated ‘30. Titled lower right “Bali.” Measures: 11 3/4" H x 15 3/4" W. Frame: 19.5" H x 23.5 Carl William Brandien was born of Danish Parents in 1886 in New York City. His father died when he was only a child and he was placed in an institution. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI and was Honorably Discharged in 1919. Brandien studied in Paris and was a member of the Art Student’s League in New York. In 1916 he became a National Academician. He was an Illustrator for Life Magazine "A Bit of Old New York" and other periodicals in the early 1900s. He painted Murals for the Friar's Club and The Russian Club in New York City, The Officers Mess Hall...

Oil on board by Carl Brandien (1886-1965) - Street in Kyoto with red lanterns. Titled on the verso: “Street in Old Kyoto, Japan” Signed lower right and titled lower left “Kyoto” Measures: 20" H x 16" W. Frame: 27.5" H x 23.5" W. Carl William Brandien was born of Danish Parents in 1886 in New York City. His father died when he was only a child and he was placed in an institution. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI and was Honorably Discharged in 1919. Brandien studied in Paris and was a member of the Art Student’s League in New York. In 1916 he became a National Academician. He was an Illustrator for Life Magazine "A Bit of Old New York" and other periodicals in the early 1900s. He painted Murals for the Friar's Club and The Russian Club in New York City, The Officers Mess Hall...

ANN KLOPPENBURG (Canadian) - 'Mullaghmore Beach' - Impressionist seascape watercolor painting on paper - titled verso - signed lower right - Canada - circa 1990's. Excellent vinta...

National Gallery of Art, Washington by John Walker. Published by Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, New York, NY, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket. Director Eme...

Beautiful pair of oil paintings on canvas. Works by the renowned artist Eugenio Edoardo Zampighi. Truly rare paintings to find on the market due to their quality, number of characters, and paired execution. The paintings depict idyllic representations of an Italian family from the second half of the nineteenth century. Hence the titles of the paintings: "Center of Attention" "Admiring the Child" Period: Second half of the 19th century Origin: Modena, Italy Technique: Oil on canvas. Style: Verismo Details: Refinement: Zampighi's skill lies in depicting the figures as if a camera had simply captured a candid family scene. Golden Frames: Both paintings are enclosed within stunning golden frames. Ready to be hung. Recurring Elements: The white bowl, like the cat, the vinegar barrel, the water pitcher, and the lit fireplace are recurring elements in almost all of Zampighi's paintings. Authenticity: This pair of paintings are original works by the painter E. Zampighi (Modena, 1859 - 1944). Their analysis using infrared lamp...

Cubist portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944 A masterwork of 1940s modern American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Tho...