Max Kassler, American 1905–1992 was an abstract Artist known for some of the most unusual experimental work based on the human figure He was an early student of the Picasso school of painting. This work culminated his idea of abstraction in space. This is part of the collection we have at the gallery. Automatic drawing was pioneered by the English artist Austin Osman Spare who wrote a chapter, Automatic Drawing as a Means to Art, in his book, The Book of Pleasure (1913)...

The Lucien Crump Art Gallery and Education Center closed its doors for the final time Friday after 40 years of serving Philadelphia as the first to feature works by African-American artists. The gallery’s namesake, who had a long career as an artist and educator, passed away at age 71 in 2006. In the last days of the gallery’s opening, an announcement of the change caused neighbors and art lovers alike to pause and share their memories...

Washington DC Artist ROBIN SUTLIFF “Romance and Courage” 36 x 36 Inches,… Mixed Media with Resin on canvas., .from our recent exhibition of Ms. Robin Sutliff works,….Robin has been an artist most of her life using Acrylic and Resin in a variety of mediums. Robin masterfully uses rich colors and textures in her work, to evoke the joyful essence of nature

"And the angel answered." Mixed Media painting on panel, 40 x 30 inches, by Lucien Crump. From the Chestnutt Hill Local: "The Lucien Crump Art Gallery and Education Center closed its doors for the final time Friday after 40 years of serving Philadelphia as the first to feature works by African-American artists. The gallery’s namesake, who had a long career as an artist and educator, passed away at age 71 in 2006...

John Charles Maggs.(British,1819 - 1896 )

The London to Bath Coach Pulling up to the Spaniards Tavern, Bath, England in 1884

Oil on Canvas, signed, and dated l.r.

Painting: 14: x 26"
Frame: 20.5" x 32.5" (outer frame later)

A newly discovered gem from one of England's best coaching painters.

John Charles Maggs (1819–1896) was a painter best known for his coaching scenes. He was born in Bath, England in 1819, his father being a furniture japanner there...

"The Scavenger" by Rita Welpe Barnett. 1930s. Oil on Canvas. 34 x 26". Frame Size 42.5 x 34".

A beautiful antique oil painting of a Girl in a bonnet Holding a Flower Basket. Early 19th century English oil on canvas in original antique frame. Overall size 32ʺW × 2ʺD × 41ʺH in good antique condition minor imperfections commensurate of age.

Manfred Schwartz (November 11, 1909 in Łódź, Poland – November 7, 1970 in New York City, United States) was a Polish-born American artist who was educated at the Sorbonne in Paris, the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris, the Art Students League of New York, and the National Academy of Design in New York City. He also studied with Charles Hawthorne, John Sloan, and George Bridgman” The National Recovery Administration (NRA) was a prime agency established by U.S...

Kay Robertson South Carolina artist 19th century Still Life Floral Study in oil on canvas 25x20, frames size 33x27”

ONE OF TWO BY THE ARTIST IN MY SHOP, a watercolor painting of numerous figures on the street in winter, by the noted Russian Socialist Realist artist IVAN VASILIEVICH SIMAKOV (1877-1925). The work, 8 1/2" by 24" inside the mat, 18" by 33 1/2" as framed, is signed on the front at lower right, and dated there 1922; on the reverse side of the aged board is a lot of writing in Russian, which I am unable to read, save for the artist's name...

Carol Chase formally of the Washington area is an abstract painter whose work is figurative born in Kansas City in 1947. This work on fine French paper is attractive and well framed.

Anne Lane studied art at George mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

John Burr (Scots/English, 1831-1893)

Caught Napping

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1867”

Painting size: 15.5” x 26.5”
Frame size: 22.5” x 33”

A student of Scots artist, Scott Lauder, John Burr studied at the Trustee’s Academy in Edinburgh. He moved to London in 1861 with his brother and fellow painter, Alexander Burr. Upon his arrival Burr began exhibiting at the Royal Academy. He continued to exhibit there until 1882...

W.T. Carlsen Danish born Canadian Artist who work in Canada and Scandinavia. Known for his rich harbor scenes. This work dates from the 1970s and is done from his memory of Denmark. The work is oil on panel and measures 24 x 24“, and is framed in a beautiful 1970s era drift wood frame measuring 32 x 32“

May JANKO American - Springtime Fjords, Norwayo/c 30 x 24”. . This artist from Trieste Italy now American has painted in the style of Andre Derain and Nabis styles.

From her geometric series…… Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

Benson Bond Moore (American 1882-1974)

"October Morning, Foxall, D.C."

Oil on board, signed l.l...

From one collection, EIGHT framed watercolor drawings (****NOT PRINTS****) of flowering botanical specimens, with their respective Latin classification names written in brown ink, generally at lower left. The works are on an exceedingly delicate tissue-like paper, which is then affixed at edges to a card, causing a puckering effect of the paper. There is another original drawing on the reverse side of one of the works (not pictured)...