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Joan Breckwoldt

New York City Taxi Urban Landscape Wall Street Contemporary Art Movement
Located in Houston, TX
into this 30 x 30 oil painting. Joan Breckwoldt paints contemporary figures and landscapes in oil
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Nicolas Lanier after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, Figurative Texas artist
Located in Houston, TX
Charles 1 court in 1628. Artist: Joan Breckwoldt. 30”x40” oil on canvas. Antique frame. Portrait artist
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Ocean Series of Contemporary Art, 1-7, Blues, Individual Pieces of Abstract Art
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Paper, Oil

Solitude Series of Contemporary Art, Abstract Works on Paper, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
EACH PIECE IS PRICED AT $450 YOU MAY BUY ONE OR MULTIPLES OF ONE. Joan Breckwoldt is an American
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Untitled Series of Contemporary Art Abstract Works on Paper 1 of 1
Located in Houston, TX
EACH PIECE IS PRICED AT $450 YOU MAY BUY ONE OR MULTIPLES OF ONE. Joan Breckwoldt is an American
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Encounter Series of Contemporary Art 1-11 Abstract Works on Paper 1 of 1
Located in Houston, TX
EACH PIECE IS PRICED AT $450 YOU MAY BUY ONE OR MULTIPLES OF ONE. Joan Breckwoldt is an American
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Ocean Series of Contemporary Art 8-13, Blues, Individual Pieces of Abstract Art
Located in Houston, TX
EACH PIECE IS PRICED AT $450 YOU MAY BUY ONE OR MULTIPLES OF ONE. Joan Breckwoldt is an American
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

In Bloom 36”x 36” oil on birch panel Impressionism Floral Women in the Arts
Located in Houston, TX
: Coming Soon Artist Bio Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

Homestead , Texas Landscape, 9.5x 11.5 Oil, Free Shipping, Hill Country
Located in Houston, TX
ready to hang. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Solitude A, mixed media, contemporary art, women in the arts, shades of color
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Solitude B contemporary art, abstract art, women in the arts, shades of colors
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Stripe A, contemporary art, abstract art, women in the arts, shades of colors
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

The Bathers I, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 9x12" oil on birch
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her training has a
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Birch

Majestic Mustang Oil on Canvas Wyoming Custom Framed Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
artist Joan Breckwoldt. Majestic Mustang was painted in 2024 in Wyoming. The painting shows the
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John "Scrappy" Ramirez, portrait, pro-boxer, oil painting, Execute Your Plan
Located in Houston, TX
still learning and there’s always room for improvement. I will never stop learning.” Joan Breckwoldt is
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mustang Horses, Oil, Wyoming, Custom Frame, Western Art, Free Shipping
Located in Houston, TX
is a 16 x 20 oil painting by artist Joan Breckwoldt. Mustang Horses was painted in 2022 in Wyoming
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

John "Scrappy" Ramirez, portrait, pro-boxer, oil painting, Execute Your Plan
Located in Houston, TX
still learning and there’s always room for improvement. I will never stop learning.” Joan Breckwoldt is
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Paint Wild Mustang, Oil, Wyoming, Custom Wood Frame, Western Art, Free Shipping
Located in Houston, TX
Mustang is a 16 x 16 oil painting by artist Joan Breckwoldt. Paint Wild Mustang was painted in 2022 in
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Various Abstract Works, contemporary art, , women in the arts, shades of colors
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

The Bathers II, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 9x12" oil on birch
Located in Houston, TX
. Also seen in this listing are Bathers 1 which can be found in a separate listing. Joan Breckwoldt is
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil

Vintage Motorcycle, Texas artist , oil on birch 16 x 20, Racing, Contemporary
Located in Houston, TX
separate listings. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil

Ocean Series of Abstract Art #1 Blues, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of mixed
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Encounter Series of Contemporary Art, abstract art, Individual Pieces of Art
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Ocean Series of Contemporary Art abstract art Blues Individual Pieces of Art
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection of
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Mona's Sister, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 9x12" oil on birch
Located in Houston, TX
listings. Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her training has
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil

Ocean Series of Abstract Art #6 Blues, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
14 x 11 Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Ocean Series of Abstract Art #4 Blues, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
14 x 11 Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Ocean Series of Abstract Art #3 Blues, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
14 x 11 Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Ocean Series of Abstract Art #2 Blues, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
14 x 11 Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. This collection
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Queen Elizabeth 2 Oil on Birch Panel Unique Style Women in the Arts 30”x40”
Located in Houston, TX
wrestling on television. Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022, at age 96. Artist Bio Joan Breckwoldt is an
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

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The White Iris, Oil Painting, Floral Painting, Still Life, Framed, American Art
Located in Houston, TX
of painting. Joan Breckwoldt painted over fifty of the Magnolia paintings and they have been placed
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Purple Iris, Oil Painting, Floral Painting, Still Life, Framed, American Art
Located in Houston, TX
of painting. Joan Breckwoldt painted over fifty of the Magnolia paintings and they have been placed
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Pink Iris (Iridaceous) Oil, 40 x 30, Floral Still-Life, American Artist
Located in Houston, TX
of painting. Joan Breckwoldt painted over fifty of the Magnolia paintings and they have been placed
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2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Suburbia, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, Portraits
Located in Houston, TX
Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston, Texas. Her training has a
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Raven 2, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raven 1, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Raven 5, Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black Ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12".x 1.75 The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Raven 5, Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Raven 10, Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black Raven 10 by Joan Breckwoldt on oil is on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12 x 1.75". The
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil

Raven 10, Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt on oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Wildlife, 48 x 60 Oil Painting, Animal Painting, American Artist
Located in Houston, TX
American Wildlife represent wildlife from across the United States of America. Joan Breckwoldt has
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Queen Elizabeth 2 (small version) 20" x 16 " Oil on Birch Panel Unique Style
Located in Houston, TX
, 2022, at age 96. Artist Bio Joan Breckwoldt is an American contemporary artist living in Houston
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

Reflections, Texas Landscape, 9 x 12, Oil, Free Shipping, Hill Country
Located in Houston, TX
and other paintings below were painted in 2022 by Texas artist Joan Breckwoldt.. They were painted in
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Beehives, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, Portraits, 60's Hair
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. Also shown are The Magnolia and Abstract
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas

Beehives, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, Portraits, 60's Hair
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. Also shown are The Magnolia and Abstract
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2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Autumn Barn , Texas Landscape, 9.5x 11.5 Oil, Free Shipping, Hill Country
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. "I have been a gallery artist for 10 years. My
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Red Barn, Texas Landscape, 9x12 Oil, Free Shipping, Barn Painting, Hill Country
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. "I have been a gallery artist for 10 years. My
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Raven 4 , Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raven 3, Figurative, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Double Trouble Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 20 x 16 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt on oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raven 6 with a Crown, Pentimento Figurative, Texas artist, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The sides of
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raven 1, 2, 7&8, Pentimento, Texas artist, Women in the Arts, 12 x 12 oil, Birds.
Located in Houston, TX
Black and white ravens 1,2,7 and 8 by Joan Breckwoldt in oil on cradled birch panel. 12" x 12". The
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2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mona Lisa Violet 20" x 16 " Oil on Birch Panel Unique Iconic Style Contemporary
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. "I have been a gallery artist for 10 years. My
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

Four Mona Lisa 20" x 16 " Oil on Birch Panel Unique Iconic Style Contemporary
Located in Houston, TX
. Joan Breckwoldt paints figures and landscapes in oil. "I have been a gallery artist for 10 years. My
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

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