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"The Guitarist" Louis Betts, 1920s Portrait American Impressionist Painting
By Louis Betts
Located in New York, NY
Louis Betts The Guitarist, circa 1920 Signed upper left Oil on canvas 27 x 18 inches Louis L
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1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Dorothy Gillespie (American, 1920-2012) Oil on Canvas Abstract, 1960's
By Dorothy Gillespie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vibrant and captivating abstract oil on canvas artwork by Dorothy Gillespie, an esteemed American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas

"SCOUTING" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS Gordon Coutts (1868-1937) PAINTED 1920s
By Gordon Coutts
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil Circa 1920s "Scouting" Indian Biography Gordon Coutts (1868-1937) Born in Glasgow, Scotland
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1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1920's Northern California Autumn Oak Trees Landscape
By Sydney Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful 1920's landscape of autumnal Northern California landscape with colorful oaks and
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lovely California Landscape Painting by listed artist John Thomas Nolf, ca 1920s
Located in Baltimore, MD
1920’s and is a beautifully rendered scene that is almost certainly Southern California or nearby area
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1920's Still Life with Japanese Shisa
By Wilfred A. Readio
Located in Soquel, CA
brass coffee pot by Wilfred A. Readio (American, 1895-1961), 1920. Signed "Wilfred A. Readio" '20 (1920
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1910s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

Spanish Gown, Standing Nude Figure, American Impressionist, 1920s, Oil on Board
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Spanish Gown" is possibly signed lower right. A painterly American Impressionist work beautifully
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20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Original 1920's/ 30's Portrait of Elegant Young Society Lady Exquisite Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
paintings in both solo and group exhibitions, but never forgot her Cincinnati roots. She created an
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Pencil, Crayon

In Glacier Park: 1920s Original Oil Painting of Glacier National Park, Montana
By Nellie Augusta Knopf
Located in Denver, CO
"In Glacier Park," an original oil painting by renowned artist Nellie Augusta Knopf, captures the
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Fireman Textile Fabric Design 1920s American Scene Modern Working Men Art Deco
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Fireman Textile Fabric Design 1920s American Scene Modern Working Men Art Deco Antonio Petruccelli
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1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Board

1920's Pink & Blue Impressionist Floral Still-Life Early Work Society of Six
By William Clapp
Located in Soquel, CA
-1954). Beautiful and bold, this 1920's pink floral still-life pops against a bright blue background
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1920s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Oil

David Anthony Tauszky, Portrait of a Chinese Woman, American Art Deco, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
original to the painting. David Anthony Tauszky (American, 1878-1972). David Anthony Tauszky is a known
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vintage 1920s-30s Colorado Mountain Painting – Original Art of the Rockies
By Adma Green Kerr
Located in Denver, CO
Discover a stunning original vintage painting by early Colorado woman artist Adma Green Kerr (1878
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20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1920s-30s Impressionist Mountain Landscape Oil Painting with River along Canyon
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant oil on canvas painting by noted German-American artist Ferdinand Kaufmann captures a
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1920s Colorado Western Landscape Oil Painting, Blue Sky, Buttes, & Mountain Art
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1926 signed oil painting by 20th cenutry artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Original 1920s Spring Summer Landscape Oil Painting of Central Park, New York
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
This original vintage oil painting by Colorado artist John E. Thompson captures the grandeur of New
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

1920s Pastel-Toned Oil Painting of Aspen & Craig Meadows in Spring, Colorado
Located in Denver, CO
"Aspen, Craig Meadows in Spring" is a circa 1920 original oil painting by renowned artist Albert
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Alice D. Bryant - California Impressionist Watercolor Painting - circa 1920s
Located in Chatham, ON
under glass - vintage stained wood frame - signed A. Bryant lower left - United States - circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings

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Glass, Softwood, Paint, Paper

Gibson Girls - Set of Two 1920's Portraits, Vintage Fashion Illustrations
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous pair of two 1920's watercolor portraits of Gibson girls, one in blue and one in pink, by
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1920s American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

1920s Landscape Oil Painting, Cabin Near Estes Park, Colorado, Green, Blue, Gray
By Randall Davey
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil painting by renowned American artist Randall Vernon Davey (1887-1964) was painted
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of a 1920s Woman by Mystery American Artist
Located in New York, NY
Charcoal and pastel on paper Sight: 16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Framed: 24 1/2 x 20 1/4 x 1 2/3 in. Signed lower right Inscribed verso
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

1920's Peaceful Marsh Wetlands Watercolor Landscape with Birds
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene 1920's watercolor landscape of calm water snaking through a lush marshy wetland, dotted with
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Morgan Colt Impressionistic Oil on Panel, Circa 1920s
By Morgan Colt
Located in Peabody, MA
An impressionist painting of a horse race by a founding member of the New Hope Group of painters
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Paintings

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Paint

American Impressionist New York Artist H F Saloman Oil Painting Winter Brook
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
1920s / 1930s American impressionist landscape oil painting on board by New York state artist H.F
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Nude Dancer, 1920s, Grand Rapids, Michigan Artist
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Mathias Alten (German/American, 1871-1938) Signed: M. Alten (Lower, Right) " Nude Dancer ", circa
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1920s San Francisco Oil Paint Still Life
By Almira Austin Judson
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous 1920's still life with Asian elements by San Francisco artist Almira Austin Judson
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1920s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1920s California Mission San Juan Capistrano Courtyard Column Garden Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
climbing the courtyard columns, by California artist Angela Devlin (American, 19th-C). Signed lower right
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Scale 1920s Portrait of Florence Foster Jenkins, Amateur Soprano Singer
Located in Soquel, CA
, by Richard Langtry Partington (American, 1968-1929), 1923. Signed lower right with "Philadelphia" and
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1920s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Early 20th Century 1920s Spring Floral Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Forbes (Dallam) (American, 1875-1933). Exhibition placard on verso signed "Elizabeth
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1920s American Modern Still-life Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Surprised Woman with Cactus 1920s Female Illustrator
By Susan Flint
Located in Miami, FL
with the Salons of America in 1934 and 1936. She is noted for her imaginative work with animals and
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

1920s Big Sur "Coastal Scene"- "John O'Shea and Friends" Exhibition, 1993
By John O'Shea
Located in Soquel, CA
(American, 1876-1956), c.1940s. Signed "John O'Shea" lower left corner. Exhibition label on verso from 1993
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

1820’s American Gilt Antique Painting Frame
Located in Jacksonville, FL
1920’s American Gilt Antique Frame Antique Painting Frame Frame Size: Width: 20.25″ X Height
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Early 20th Century More Art

Materials

Wood

“Southland Trees” Early California painting circa mid 1920's by Paul Lauritz
By Paul Lauritz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Southland Trees” is an original oil painting on canvas created circa mid-1920's by early Southern
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“Lover's Point, Pacific Grove”, Oil Painting circa late 1920's by Rinaldo Cuneo
By Rinaldo Cuneo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1920's by early California/San Francisco artist Rinaldo Cuneo (1877 – 1939). This is a rare historical
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1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Oil

1920s Painting of Snowy of Northern Scene
Located in Pasadena, CA
Attractive turn of the century snowscape in gilt frame. Unsigned painting on canvas. Painting was
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Vintage 1920s North American Paintings

Russell Patterson, "My Villa in Normandy", Oil on Canvas, 1920's
By Russell Patterson
Located in Doylestown, PA
. The painting is signed "Russell Patterson" in the upper right and comes from a private collection in
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

M. Elizabeth Price, Village Queen, Oil on Board, 1920's
By Mary Elizabeth Price
Located in Doylestown, PA
she won the Carnegie Prize for the best oil painting by an American Artist in the exhibition. She
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Joseph Thurman Pearson Jr., "Horses Feeding", Oil on Masonite, 1920's
By Joseph Thurman Pearson Jr.
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Horses Feeding" is a 40 1/2" x 56 1/4" oil on masonite, equestrian painting by Joseph Thurman
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Hugh Breckenridge, Blue Landscape, Oil on Board, ca. 1920's
By Hugh Breckenridge
Located in Doylestown, PA
landscape. The painting comes from the estate of the artist and is signed "Breckenridge" in the lower left
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Frederick Harer, Washerwomen, Original Harer Frame, Oil on Board, ca. 1920's
By Frederick Harer
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Washerwomen" by Frederick Harer is a 11 3/4" x 15 1/2" oil on board painting, still in its
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

“Morning by the Lake” California Oil painting circa 1920s-30's by Dedrick Stuber
By Dedrick Stuber
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Morning by the Lake” is an original oil painting on board created circa 1920's-1930's by early
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

1920s California Landscape
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nice 1920s coastal landscape of the California seashore.
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Vintage 1920s North American Paintings

1920s California Landscape
1920s California Landscape
H 20.75 in W 26 in D 1 in
Female Profile Portrait in Graphite, Circa 1920s
By Clyde Follett Seavey
Located in San Francisco, CA
This circa 1920s-1930s graphite on paper portrait of a woman's profile is by San Francisco artist
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1920s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

1920's American Horse Race Painting
Located in Doylestown, PA
A lively oil-on-canvas of racehorses and jockeys, circa 1920's, in an early frame, signed
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Early 20th Century American Paintings

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Canvas

Twilight, American Impressionist Landscape, 1920's, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Doylestown, PA
. Carving decorative frames for his own paintings in 1920, Esherick was guided to the art of woodcut
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Stellar Frederick Harer Gold Gilt Wood Frame Circa 1920-1930’s
By Frederick Harer
Located in Bernville, PA
Stellar Frederick Harer Gold Gilt Wood Frame Circa 1920-1930’s. A Beautiful carved and signed gold
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Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

American 1920s Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Two Sporting Dogs in Gilt Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American oil on canvas painting from the early 20th century, depicting two sporting dogs. Made
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Early 20th Century American Paintings

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Canvas, Giltwood

1920s Colorado Mountain Landscape Oil Painting Farm, Jewel Tones Green Purple
By Ernest Lawson
Located in Denver, CO
. American Impressionist painting completed in rich jewel tones of purple, green, brown and blue throughout
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of Laura Bunnell, 1920s Framed Semi Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Lloyd Moylan
Located in Denver, CO
Untitled (Portrait of Laura Bunnell) is an oil on board painting by Lloyd Moylan (1893-1963) from
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1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1920s Modernist Mountain Landscape, Framed Colorado Oil Painting, 25 x 30 inches
By Jan Matulka
Located in Denver, CO
. In the summer of 1920, Matulka exhibited abstract paintings at Katherine Dreier’s Societe Anonyme
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Charles Rosen "New York Harbor, " Modernist Boats New Hope Woodstock 1920s 1930s
By Charles Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Charles Rosen "New York Harbor," Modernist Boats New Hope Woodstock 1920s 1930s. Signed lower left
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Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Waves and Rocks, California Coastal Landscape, 1920s Seascape Gouache Painting
By Charles Partridge Adams
Located in Denver, CO
Marine Painting with waves and rocks on the California Coast, seascape by Charles Partridge Adams
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Summer Afternoon, Taos, New Mexico, 1920s Modern Watercolor Mountain Landscape
By Arnold Rönnebeck
Located in Denver, CO
Stieglitz Presents Seven Americans: 159 Paintings, Photographs & Things, Recent & Never Publicly Shown, by
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1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Watercolor

Navajo Canyon, Mountain Canyon near Taos, New Mexico, 1920s Southwest Landscape
By Helen Greene Blumenschein
Located in Denver, CO
Navajo Canyon (Mountain Canyon near Taos, New Mexico) is an oil on board painting from 1928 by
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

American Seascape 1920's Oil Painting by Elliot Candee Clark Clipper Ship
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting awards, and by 1916 was writing books on American artists as well as the history of the National
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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a handsome gentleman Unknown Artist 1920's American Realist Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautifully painted portrait of a handsome young gentleman. Created by an unknown artist with a very talented hand this original antique is adored with a beautiful complimentary f...
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1920s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lovely American Impressionist Summer Landscape Oil on Canvas ca 1920’s, Unsigned
Located in Baltimore, MD
Although unsigned, this painting is clearly the work of a talented trained artist from the first
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

American Impressionist painting of a hay harvest, ca. 1920s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rare American impressionist "Dutch utopia" painting of a hay harvest, ca. 1920s This very fine
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1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

American School Fauvist Modern Oil Painting. Bass Rocks, Massachusetts ca 1920’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
This coastal painting is about 100 years old, but it is not your typical seascape of the period
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1920s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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    To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
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    What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
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    The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
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    What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
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    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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    The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
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    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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    Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.
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    The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.