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"Quarantine" Self-Portrait, African American, Structural Painting, Rich Colors
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
, Philip Pearlstein, Charles McGee (nationally recognized African American sculptor of animal and dancing
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite, Acrylic

His and Her's - Expressionist Figurative Painting of an African American Couple
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's His and Her's is a 40 x 36 inches oil painting representing an African American young
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Pigment

Gnarled Tree - African American Artist
By Charles Alston
Located in Miami, FL
Executed in 1930, this abstract yet representational biomorphic charcoal work by African American
Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"Queen" African American Female Portrait, Rich Browns & Lavenders, Sculptural
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
-playing games), Renee Radell, Philip Pearlstein, Charles McGee (nationally recognized African American
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ambushed in Africa - Expressionist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Artist, American Indian artist, Figurative Painting, Africa
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pigment, Oil, Mixed Media

"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban The painting
Category

1990s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Joe Louis" Oil on Board with Mixed Media, Iconic Portrait, African American
By Henry Heading
Located in Detroit, MI
person of African-American descent to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Board, Oil

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Painting Gouache American Modernist Beach Scene
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Gouache American Modernist Powerline
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Oil, Board

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape w Tower
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape Pond Tree
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Artist's Wife with Fruit, 1945 American Modern Oil Painting
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
same year his painting, Mount Evans, was included as one of Colorado’s entries in the American Art
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. The following year, his painting "Holiday" won
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting Family Mother, Kids American Modernist
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. The following year, his painting "Holiday" won
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Simka Simkhovitch WPA W/C Painting Gouache American Modernist Beach Scene Nude
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Board

"Love and War, " Abstract Figurative Acrylic Painting on Processed Board
Located in Houston, TX
of African American Culture and an exhibition overseas which is pending featuring his work, plus
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

I Love You, Except You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
African American bloodlines. He chose the moniker “RETNA” from the lyrics to a Wu-Tang Clan song
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Still Love Rules
Located in Covington, LA
living abroad in West Africa, Central America, Europe & Asia before landing in the US. Marianne’s
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic

I Love You, Not Just You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
African American bloodlines. He chose the moniker “RETNA” from the lyrics to a Wu-Tang Clan song
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Simka Simkhovitch WPA W/C Painting Gouache American Modernist Bouquet of Flowers
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
renovations due to its stereotypical African American imagery. Simka painted what he thought was typical of
Category

1930s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board, Watercolor

"Nude with Hand on Hip Leaning Against Chair" Joseph Delaney, African-American
Located in New York, NY
African-American artist Joseph Delaney was a folk-expressionist painter who loved New York City, both as a
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Love Scorn, classical gestural abstract male nude figure, dog, blues, earth tone
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to painting on slick-surfaced plastic. Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Lunch Break” Fletcher Martin, Men Working, Bricklayers, WPA, American Scene
By Fletcher Martin
Located in New York, NY
painting. He won several commissions to paint murals in the naturalistic American Scene style including one
Category

1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Stars and Stripes, Expressionist Portrait with American Flag
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time
Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Modern Surrealist Winter Painting by Richard Ericson
By Richard Ericson
Located in Larchmont, NY
Richard Joseph Ericson (American, 1922-2010) Untitled, 1962 Oil on canvas 18 x 16 in. Framed: 20 x
Category

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Song for Goya, colorful musical theme painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Modernist Oil Painting Line Drawing Nude Man Louis Stettner
By Louis Stettner
Located in Surfside, FL
carved sculpture with an African American look to them. Many nudes but not particularly erotic.Throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nightfall, St Paul's-Original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz
Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Deserted Street, Figurative Exterior Painting with Yellow, Orange and Red
By Jenne Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
; Contemporary American Painting, University of Illinois, 1952; Artists West of the Mississippi, Colorado
Category

1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle
Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Blues" 1971 African American Artist - Color lithograph Framed
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A wonderful print by African American artist, Charles White (1918 - 1979) "Blues" Color lithograph
Category

1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Archival Paper

Church in Leadville, Colorado, 1930s Framed Landscape Watercolor Ink Painting
By Jenne Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
-49; Contemporary American Painting, University of Illinois, 1952; Artists West of the Mississippi
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor, Archival Ink

"THE PITCHER" Mid Century Modern Texas Painting Oil
By Michael Frary
Located in San Antonio, TX
allow him enough time to pursue his love of painting. To fulfill this need Michael began teaching night
Category

1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Surrealist Painting by Richard Ericson
By Richard Ericson
Located in Larchmont, NY
Richard Joseph Ericson (American, 1922-2010) Untitled, 1950 Oil on canvas 36 x 25 in. Signed lower
Category

1950s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Landscape, Expressionist Painting by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He
Category

1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

top banana, colorful food theme oil painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Nature Girl, colorful surrealist bird woman painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Breaking Surf-original contemporary impressionism figurative seascape painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
crucial source of inspiration for Michael, driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nude, Black & White -original impressionist figurative painting-contemporary art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Waterloo Bridge-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have taken him to India, East Africa, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cannon Street-original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
source of inspiration for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Outside Dining, West End-original impressionism figurative cityscape painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have taken him to India
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Side Streets Florence-original impressionism cityscape painting-contemporary ART
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Flamenco 2-original impressionism figurative female painting-contemporary Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square-original impressionism cityscape painting-art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
source of inspiration for Michael’s work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea - original London impressionism oil painting- modern art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Piazza della Signoria, Florence 1-original impressionism cityscape oil painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
work. Driven by a love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Navigator, bright color oil painting of figure, boats, water
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Piazza della Signoria (After Rain), Florence II-ORIGINAL cityscape oil painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
love for plein air sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have taken him to India
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Victoria Tower England" Mid Century Modern Texas Painting Oil
By Michael Frary
Located in San Antonio, TX
, South America, South Africa, England, Mexico, Italy, and France. During his career, Michael received
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

High Wire, bright color oil painting circus theme, vertical composition
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cooped Up, colorful painting of cats and birds in birdcage
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its mix of Western and African influences and imagery into
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Strange Storm Coming" Sail Boats, Mid Century Modern Texas Painting
By Michael Frary
Located in San Antonio, TX
allow him enough time to pursue his love of painting. To fulfill this need Michael began teaching night
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

If on a Winters Night I-original impressionism London cityscape oil painting-Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
sketching and painting from life, Michael’s recent trips have taken him to India, East Africa, the Middle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

The Slippery Crustacean, humorous, bright color oil painting of boy and lobster
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking
Category

2010s Outsider Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Skin I'm In - Expressionist Figurative Painting of a Young Woman
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
African American woman. The main colors are a very bright orange, blue and brown. The surface is defined
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Pigment

Late Day City Rain
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
eastern Africa, Mexico, Scotland, France and painting jaunts all over Kean's now native California. Born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

white mink, oil painting of urban scene, w snow, music reference in shadow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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