Futurist Portrait Paintings

'Two Men and a Manhole', oil on canvas, by John James (1983). Workers climb down through manholes when they want to examine or clean the city's drains. Like the movement referred to as Futurism, this artwork's subject may be a metaphor for examining or 'cleaning up' past traditions in art. Futurism as an art movement celebrated machines, modernity and speed. Its goals were to break with the past and to create a new art that embraced technology, mechanisation, power and energy. It shared some elements with cubism including faceted shapes. In this case there seems to be a connection with that movement and it is also somewhat reminiscent of the work of Italian artist, Fortunato Depero (1892–1960). On this platform, this gallery has listed two works by this artist, John James. They would make a stunning pair in a home or workplace. They are both similarly framed in new trays. This work is in fair condition with some minor blemishing around the edges of the painting. Please enjoy the accompanying photos. Both works are signed by the artist in the lower right hand and dated 1983. Upon request a video may be provided. Please take note of the size of the artworks. About the Artist: John James, born 1947, Crayford 1963, Kent, Gravesend School of Art 1964-1968 Fine Art, Ravensbourne College of Art with tutors: Adrian Berg, Brian...

'Men Working on a Concrete Crushing Machine', oil on canvas, by John James (1983). Crushers may be used to reduce the size, or change the form of waste materials so they can be more easily disposed of or recycled. Like the art movement referred to as Futurism, this artwork's subject may be a metaphor for smashing past traditions of art. Futurism celebrated machines, modernity and speed. Its goals were to break with the past and to create a new art that embraced technology, mechanisation, power and energy. It shared some elements with cubism including faceted shapes. In this case there seems to be a connection with that movement and with the work of Italian artist, Fortunato Depero (1892–1960). This gallery has listed two works by artist, John James. They would make a stunning pair in a home or workplace. They are both similarly framed in new trays and in good overall condition. Both are signed by the artist in the lower right hand and dated 1983. Upon request a video may be provided. Please take note of the size of the artworks. About the Artist: John James, born 1947, Crayford 1963, Kent, Gravesend School of Art 1964-1968 Fine Art, Ravensbourne College of Art with tutors: Adrian Berg, Brian Fielding...

'Futurist Woman', oil on soft board, by Van Orley, Berlin School (circa 1960s). A thoroughly modern interpretation of an independent, resilient, gifted woman who is on top of the wor...