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Monochromatic Ink Figures Mid-Late 20th Century
By Jane Rades
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rades (b. 1942). Rades attended the University of Wisconson- Milwaukee and studied painting at the San
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Monochromatic Bay Area Cityscape in Ink, 1976
By Jack Freeman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Movement, and plein air landscape painting.
Estate stamped lower right.
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Midcentury Monochromatic Oil Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Monochromatic oil painting framed in wood frame. It could be hung vertically or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Surreal Monochromatic Portrait Mid - Late 20th Century Ink
By Michael di Cosola
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mid to late 20th-century monochromatic portrait is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Plant Life, naturalistic green monochromatic botanical watercolor
By Rachel Kohn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
growth and decay in nature. My paintings investigate a shifting of energy, finding light from darkness
Category
2010s Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Ellen" 1948 Ink on Paper Monochromatic Portrait Drawing
By David Landis
Located in San Francisco, CA
). Landis was Associate Professor of Drawing and Painting and faculty member at the Art Institute of Chicago
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Monochromatic Expressionist Interior with Figure, Ink Drawing, 1976
By Jack Freeman
Located in San Francisco, CA
landscape painting.
Category
1970s Expressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Green Monochromatic Nude From Behind 1989 Gouache
Graphite
By Rip Matteson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 1989 gouache and graphite on paper nude study is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte in Rome, the P...
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Graphite
Monochromatic Swirled Graphite Abstract, Early-Mid 20th Century
By Jennings Tofel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This early-mid 20th century graphite on paper swirled abstract drawing is by Polish-born New York Expressionist Jennings Tofel (1891-1959). Tofel was a friend of Georgia O'Keefe and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Waterfall" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Fishtail" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Milkmaid" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
Monochromatic Deconstructed Sketch with Shading Late 20th Century Graphite
By Michael di Cosola
Located in San Francisco, CA
This late 20th-century abstract graphite drawing is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute before m...
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Bubble" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Ladder" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite, Pastel
"Knotted Abstraction: Box" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Halo" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Feather" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Crown" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
"Knotted Abstraction: Chain" neutral monochromatic pastel drawing on tan paper
By Amanda Andersen
Located in Hamburg, HH
This drawing is one in a series of ten pastel works on paper that explore the tactile quality of interwoven forms, creating a visual dialogue between soft curves and sharp, angular i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Graphite
Monochromatic Nude in Shadow, Ink on Paper Figure, 20th Century
By Jack Freeman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Movement, and plein air landscape painting.
Estate stamped lower right.
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Monochromatic Portrait Studies of Various People in Ink
Charcoal, 20th Century
By Rip Matteson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This late 20th century ink and charcoal black and white portrait study of various people is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A....
Category
Late 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Ink
"Looney Toon" Petite Monochromatic Musical Note Abstract in Ink, 20th Century
By Schuyler Standish
Located in San Francisco, CA
This late 20th century ink on paper abstract with music notes entitled "Looney Toon" is by Los Angeles artist, violin prodigy, & actor c.1930s-1940s Schuyler Standish (1927-2010). As...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
"Marvin P." Monochromatic Portrait Illustration of a Man in Charcoal, Circa 1945
By Rip Matteson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This circa 1945 monochromatic charcoal on paper portrait of a man named Marvin P. is by Oakland
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Monochromatic Portrait of a Woman with Glasses in Ink, Late 20th Century
By Rip Matteson
Located in San Francisco, CA
This late 20th century ink on paper female portrait with glasses is by Oakland artist Rip Matteson (1920-2011). Matteson was educated at U.C. Berkeley, C.C.A.C, Scuola di Belle Arte ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Monochromatic Modern Abstract Still Life in Charcoal w Black Grey, Mid-Century
By Louise Adler
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mid 20th century charcoal on paper abstracted still life is by Louise Adler.
Unframed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Untitled
By Robert Mangold
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mangold is frequently associated with Minimalism, and known for his monochromatic paintings and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Untitled
By Robert Mangold
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mangold is frequently associated with Minimalism, and known for his monochromatic paintings and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
"Drowning Out the Crowd" - Neutral Contemporary Abstract Painting 2022
Located in San Diego, CA
with mixed media layers of intrigue. Featuring a primarily monochromatic cream palette, this painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Charcoal, Crayon, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Graphite
"Deep Jade" Contemporary Abstract Textured Radiating Canvas Painting Lee Clarke
By Lee Clarke
Located in Orlando, FL
sculptural paint in a monochromatic color palette. Each painting in this series invites closer inspection
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Hear The Silence - Large contemporary monochrome textured abstract painting
Located in London, GB
Large monochromatic black and white abstract painting with a light texture.
Contemporary art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
The Feminine - Contemporary abstract monochrome painting in pastel brown
Located in London, GB
Small monochromatic abstract painting with a light texture. This abstract artwork is part of the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
There, 2015, oil, canvas, abstract figurative painting, , Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the wafts of mist blurry
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
untitled, 2019, oil, canvas, abstract painting, pattern, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the wafts of mist blurry
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragment VIII
By Robert Mangold
Located in New York, NY
monochromatic paintings and meditative, geometric canvases.
His first solo exhibition in New York galleries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
30”x30”x2 Color Field Painting on Canvas by Lucas Blok
By Lucas Blok
Located in Carmel, CA
canvasses exploring the possibilities of monochromatic color composition. Also see painting 4-18-22
Note
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
moth, 2015, oil on wood, figurative painting, animals, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the wafts of mist blurry
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Stands, 2015, oil on wood, figure, painting, light, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
tachism spots and light phenomena, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
untitled, 2017, oil, canvas, abstract painting, blue, black, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
tachism spots and light phenomena, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
untitled, 2019, oil, canvas, abstract painting, blue, pattern, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the wafts of mist blurry
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
moth on moth, 2015, oil wood, figurative painting, animals, Scandinavian art
By Magnus Thorén
Located in Munich, DE
, as well as monochromatic, in itself structured painting or through the wafts of mist blurry
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Flowers at Enteebra
, Black and White Australian Aboriginal Painting on Canvas
By Susie Petyarre
Located in London, GB
'Flowers at Enteebra' by Susie Petyarre
This beautiful and highly detailed monochromatic acrylic
Category
2010s Australian Tribal Paintings
Materials
Linen
Untitled 18
By Roberto Gomez
Located in Miami, FL
Monochromatic color scheme. Textured surface. Painting on canvas. Minimalist and Contemporary.
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Two Lovers
By Emanuel Buckvar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Artist Emanuel Buckvar has begun a new series of monochromatic drip paintings, suitable for just
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
AND THEN WE WHISPERED
Located in Oceanside, CA
You.
Beautiful abstract organic shapes are monochromatic, ethereal paintings on canvas. A calming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
STILL POINT OF THE TURNING WORLD
Located in Oceanside, CA
You.
Beautiful abstract organic shapes are monochromatic, ethereal paintings on canvas. Thin elusive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite
Untitled
By Antonio Murado
Located in Danvers, MA
abstracted landscapes. "Untitled" is a monochromatic oil painting in neutral white tones. The intricate
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
THE LIGHT, THE FAMILIAR, THE STRANGE
Located in Oceanside, CA
Abstract mixed medium painting on paper.
- Original one of a kind artwork
- Artist Signature on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
MYSTERY, MEMORY, CONTRADICTION
Located in Oceanside, CA
Abstract mixed medium painting on archival 100% cotton rag paper. Unframed.
- Original one of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
THE LAND BETWEEN
Located in Oceanside, CA
Abstract mixed medium painting on archival 100% cotton rag paper. Unframed
- Original one of a kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
DIAPAUSE
Located in Oceanside, CA
on back
- Certificate of Authenticity provided
Beautiful abstract organic shapes are monochromatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
THE AIR I BREATHE
Located in Oceanside, CA
on back
- Certificate of Authenticity provided
Beautiful abstract organic shapes are monochromatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
AND THE FOG COMES
Located in Oceanside, CA
on back
- Certificate of Authenticity provided
Beautiful abstract organic shapes are monochromatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
SOLACE
Located in Oceanside, CA
Abstract mixed medium painting on paper.
- Original one of a kind artwork
- Artist Signature on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Graphite
$1,840
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
received recognition for his monochromatic works and silvery paintings. His paintings of the late 1990s
Category
1990s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$75,000
Vachagan Narazyan, "Taming, " Grey Horse and Rider, 35in x 39in, oil on canvas
By Vachagan Narazyan
Located in Holmdel, NJ
abstraction. The paintings soft monochromatic palette of both warm and cool greys make the anonymous portrait
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled #VL024
By Victor Lopez
Located in Chicago, IL
and monochromatic palette of this painting achieves a fine quality of stimulation and mystery.
Work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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