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"Toda Raba #7, " Acrylic Abstract on Panel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
at the center. 15" x 12" Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

"What is Joy, " Acrylic on Canvas Autumnal Landscape signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
piece in the lower right. 11" x 14" art Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Structure, " Oil Pastel Landscape on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for Neo
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Spirit Flow, " Abstract Acrylic on Canvas signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
this figure are other swirls of black, white, and red. Art: 16 x 12 in Contemporary African American
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Image, " Abstract Figurative Acrylic Pastel on Paper signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
yellow background. 12" x 18" art 19" x 25" frame Contemporary African American and Native American
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Acrylic

"Waiting Terresa, " Acrylic on Parchment Paper signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
/2" x 39 1/2" frame Contemporary African American and Native American Heritage Artist, Reginald K
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper, Acrylic

"Evening Before Haircut--Self-Portrait, " Acrylic and Enamel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
/4" x 14" art 23 1/2" x 21" frame Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Enamel

"Passion, " Acrylic Paint, Wood Elements, Icepick and Painted Plaster Heart
Located in Houston, TX
himself entirely to art in the late 1970’s. He began to explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic, Wood

"Fruits of Life (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished), " Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
1970’s. He began to explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Acrylic and Paper Collage on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the attention of Jim Harithas
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Acrylic and Paper Collage on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the attention of Jim Harithas
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Acrylic and Paper Collage on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the attention of Jim Harithas
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Untitled, " Acrylic and Paper Collage on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the attention of Jim Harithas
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"PALA MISSION" Northern San Diego County California Reservation.
By Paul Grimm
Located in San Antonio, TX
numerous mountain Native Americans in the area, who were called the Luiseño by the Spanish. Spanish era
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Red Silo" Winold Reiss, Modernist Landscape, Vibrant American Red Barn
By Winold Reiss
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from a range of cultures, particularly Native American, Mexican, and African-American. As did
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Large Masterwork Haitian Folk Art Steel Drum Metal Work Sculpture Murat Brierre
By Murat Brierre
Located in Surfside, FL
African American Art, Flomenhaft Gallery, Chelsea, New York, USA An important exhibition of works by
Category

Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

GOING TO CHURCH Signed Lithograph, Southern Landscape, African American Heritage
By William Tolliver
Located in Union City, NJ
was the very first limited edition print created by the self-taught African American artist William
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Red Blue Folk Art Americana Flag Can Tapestry Quilt Ross Palmer Beecher
Located in Surfside, FL
art is inspired by American folk art forms such as "quilting, flag-making, bricolage, and primitive
Category

1980s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Untitled, Purvis Young Mixed-Media Painting, 1980s
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
American Folk Art Museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Philadelphia
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint, Reclaimed Wood, Canvas, Paper

Souvenirs. Seated female figure with wooden mermaids blue grey w bright colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Puerto Rico, and especially Mexico. Basso is particularly drawn to Latin American art, channeling its
Category

2010s Folk Art Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Pastel

PHOTO SNEAK Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Photographer, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
size - 23 x 17.75 in Year - 1997 According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

ROCKET LAUNCH Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Space Travel, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
drawing Frame size - 23 x 17.75 in Year - 1997 According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

The Potter s House, Jeremiah 18: 1-6
Located in San Francisco, CA
paper by noted African American artist Roger Rice, b.1958. It is signed at the lower right center by the
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Untitled 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled" c.1990 is a colored pencil drawing on paper by noted African American
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Untitled (Religious scene)
Located in San Francisco, CA
African American artist Roger Rice, b.1958. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Untitled (Animals Scene)
Located in San Francisco, CA
African American artist Roger Rice, b.1958. It is signed at the lower left center by the artist. The
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

A Beautiful Day
By Nellie Mae Rowe
Located in Missouri, MO
-American Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, American Folk Art Museum, and the Library of Congress
Category

20th Century Folk Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Pastel, Paper, Graphite

"Untitled, " Mixed Media Acrylic and Charcoal Abstract Drawing on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
late 1970’s. Bert began to explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Charcoal

"Feed Me, " Mixed Media Acrylic and Charcoal Figurative Drawing on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
explore folk art and assemblage to create a unique body of work, attracting the attention of Jim Harithas
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Charcoal

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
. From the Lancaster New Era: “For the first in local art history, a painting has been withdrawn from an
Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
. From the Lancaster New Era: “For the first in local art history, a painting has been withdrawn from an
Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
By Italo Scanga
Located in Surfside, FL
), an Italian-born American artist, was known for his sculptures, prints and, paintings, mostly created
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Abstract Painted Ceramic Tile Pop Art Painting Italian Neo Figurative Painting
By Italo Scanga
Located in Surfside, FL
), an Italian-born American artist, was known for his sculptures, prints and, paintings, mostly created
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

"One Way to Freedom, " Religious Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Contemporary African American and Native American Hertiage Artist, Reginald K Gee, is known for Neo
Category

1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Found Objects

Seated Female Nude (Devora)
By Julio de Diego
Located in Fairlawn, OH
—Painting in Egg Tempera with the help of local resident Jay Starker. Throughout his years, life and art
Category

1970s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Boats Amongst the Mangroves, " Watercolor Gouache on Paper signed by Doris Lee
By Doris Lee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
combined the sophistication of her knowledge of pure abstraction with her love of American folk art to
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Vessels of Freedom (framed original drawing on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
-taught African-American artist known for his expressive collages and paintings. Made on found objects
Category

1990s Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Procession of Marchers (framed original drawing on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
-taught African-American artist known for his expressive collages and paintings. Made on found objects
Category

1990s Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

"Pioneer Family" WPA American Modernism Plaster Maquette Realism 20th Century
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
primitive arts such as African and American folk. Zorach found his sculptural direction by instinct, but
Category

1920s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Young on the Block (framed original drawing on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
-taught African-American artist known for his expressive collages and paintings. Made on found objects
Category

1990s Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
national recognition as an artist. His painting, Opalescent October, was chosen by the Museum of Art of
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
national recognition as an artist. His painting, Opalescent October, was chosen by the Museum of Art of
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
. From the Lancaster New Era: “For the first in local art history, a painting has been withdrawn from an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Home Sweet Home (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
was a self-taught African-American artist known for his expressive collages and paintings. Made on
Category

Late 20th Century Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon

Pfoutz Original Farm Scene Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
recognition as an artist. His painting, Opalescent October, was chosen by the Museum of Art of Dayton Ohio
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
. From the Lancaster New Era: “For the first in local art history, a painting has been withdrawn from an
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Gathering (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
-taught African-American artist known for his expressive collages and paintings. Made on found objects
Category

Late 20th Century Outsider Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

The Relay Race" — Original Olympic Poster, Munich — Black American Artist
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
work transformed African American history and modern life into a powerful visual language—marked by
Category

1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Original Purvis Young Extra Large Outsider/Street Art
By Purvis Young
Located in North Miami, FL
58 museums nationwide, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Smithsonian, The American Folk
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Plywood

CURIOUS PHENOMENA Signed Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag, Dreamy Green Landscape
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings are figurative, abstract
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

LAST HOUSE ON KENCH AVE. Signed Oil Pastel, Cliffside Ranch House, Pink, Gray
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings are figurative, abstract, surreal and
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

FAST FOOD BREAKFAST Signed Oil Pastel on Paper, Car Drive-Thru Window, Surreal
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
drawing Frame size - 23 x 17.75 in Year - 1997 According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

RETREAT ROOM Signed Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag, Girl in Mid Century Modern Space
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
started in Milwaukee. According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

CALORIE BURNER(THIRD HOUR) Signed Oil Pastel, Girl Jogging, Treadmill Workout
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
started in Milwaukee. According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

FRUGALNOMICS Signed Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag, Abstract Teacher Economic Formula
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
started in Milwaukee. According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

THERE S EAST IN OUR WEST Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Figures Surreal Landscape
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley Collection: “His paintings are figurative, abstract
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

BACKYARD CHAT Signed Oil Pastel, Black Couple Sitting in Surreal Landscape
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
drawing Frame size - 23 x 17.75 in Year - 1997 According to Contemporary American folk art: the Balsley
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

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