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One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.223 Variation 1
Located in Stamford, CT
the Washington Color School painters such as Kenneth Noland. Linling Lu’s large-scale painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.228 Variation
Located in Stamford, CT
the Washington Color School painters such as Kenneth Noland. Linling Lu’s large-scale painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
One Hundred Melodies of Solitude, No.142
Located in Stamford, CT
the Washington Color School painters such as Kenneth Noland. Linling Lu’s large-scale painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
One Hundred Melodies of Solitude No. 237
Located in Stamford, CT
abstractions have been compared to the Washington Color School painters such as Kenneth Noland. Linling Lu’s
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Four 200
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Toronto, Ontario
University of Louisville and later worked in Washington D.C. with the Washington Colour School among artists
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Manet, " Unique Abstract Mixed Media Print signed by Sam Gilliam
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Milwaukee, WI
associated with the Washington Color School and Abstract Expressionism to a new level. Gilliam has redefined
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
1970
s American Abstract Expressionist Color Stain Aquatint Etching WPA Artist
By Jacob Kainen
Located in Surfside, FL
not consider himself to be a member of the Washington Color School. After his departure from the
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Air" Modern Abstract Geometric Pastel Pink Contoured / Shaped Canvas Painting
Located in Houston, TX
involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom Downing (1967
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Pink Lincoln" Modern Pink and Blue Toned Figurative Presidential Portrait
Located in Houston, TX
involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom Downing (1967
Category
Early 2000s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mr. Peanut in Persia (Isfahan)" Contemporary Blue
Orange Pop Culture Painting
Located in Houston, TX
became involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Blue Cloud" Modern Abstract Geometric Pastel Contoured / Shaped Canvas Painting
Located in Houston, TX
involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom Downing (1967
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Classical Windows" Modern Grey and Black Toned Architectural Façade Painting
Located in Houston, TX
School of Art. He soon became involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"2001 Kabal" Contemporary Neon Pop Culture Painting of Mr. Peanut Against Green
Located in Houston, TX
involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom Downing (1967
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sam Gilliam Handmade Paper "Arrow Head #4", Signed
Dated
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Detroit, MI
that emphasized the form-making capabilities of pure color. Known as The Washington Color School, the
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
"Mr. Peanut , George, and Double Native" Contemporary Pop Culture Painting
Located in Houston, TX
involved with the Washington Color School of Painting, where he apprenticed with artist Tom Downing (1967
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Study for Līnea), 2021
Located in Washington, DC
, Workingman Collective, and the artists of the Washington Color School, among others. She works with living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite
Untitled (Study for Līnea)
Located in Washington, DC
, Workingman Collective, and the artists of the Washington Color School, among others. She works with living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite
Untitled (Study for Līnea)
Located in Washington, DC
, Workingman Collective, and the artists of the Washington Color School, among others. She works with living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite
Untitled (Study for Līnea)
Located in Washington, DC
, Workingman Collective, and the artists of the Washington Color School, among others. She works with living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite
Untitled (Study for Līnea)
Located in Washington, DC
, Workingman Collective, and the artists of the Washington Color School, among others. She works with living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax Crayon, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite
After Smoke: large limited edition abstract screen print, signed Artist Proof
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
P. Buckley Moss.
Washington, DC artist Sam Gilliam (1933-2022) was part of the Washington Color
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Gene Davis Original Drawing
By Gene Davis
Located in Washington, DC
Original work on paper by Washington Color School artist Gene Davis (1920-1985). Signed bottom left
Category
1970s Color-Field Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Color Pencil
Royal Curtain 1980 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
By Gene Davis
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
recognizable stripe paintings, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national
Category
1980s Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Green Giant, 1980 Limited Edition Lithograph, Gene Davis
By Gene Davis
Located in Southampton, NY
Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis, who helped
Category
1980s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Green Giant, Gene Davis
By Gene Davis
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Royal Curtain, Gene Davis
By Gene Davis
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Green Giant, Gene Davis
By Gene Davis
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Gene Davis "Dance Party", 1952
By Gene Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the Washington Color School.
He is noted for his minimalist compositions that favored saturated
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
“Dualities #1”
By Leon Berkowitz
Located in Southampton, NY
gallery and school. Berkowitz was a leading member of the art movement, the Washington Color School
Category
1970s Post-Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
“Dualities #2”
By Leon Berkowitz
Located in Southampton, NY
gallery and school. Berkowitz was a leading member of the art movement, the Washington Color School
Category
1970s Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
RECITALS Signed Mixed Media Print, Japanese Washi, Color Abstract Collage
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Union City, NJ
field painter and lyrical abstractionist artist associated with the Washington Color School, a group of
Category
Early 2000s Color-Field Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Royal Curtain /// Gene Davis Contemporary Abstract Geometric Expressionist Art
By Gene Davis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, Gene Davis emerged from the ranks of the Washington Color School to national prominence. Davis, who
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Sonata
By Gene Davis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Washington Color School.
He is noted for his minimalist compositions that favored saturated colors
Category
Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,850
"Royal Canoe" Colorful Striped Geometric Abstract Lithograph
By Gene Davis
Located in Houston, TX
Abstraction movements, and a prominent figure of the Washington Color School. Born on August 22, 1920 in
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Smithsonian Institution Exhibition Poster (Hand signed
numbered by Gene Davis)
By Gene Davis
Located in New York, NY
great deal!
Gene Davis is one of the most important artist from the Washington Color School.
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset
RECITALS Signed Mixed Media Print, Abstract Collage, Rainbow Colors, Spirals
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Union City, NJ
lyrical abstractionist artist associated with the Washington Color School, a group of Washington, D.C
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled (Water Hyacinths)
By LOUIS, MORRIS
Located in Palm Desert, CA
emergence of Louis, and the school which would be known as the “Washington Color School”. Tragically
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
RECITALS Signed Mixed Media Print, Abstract Collage, Rainbow Colors, Spirals
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Union City, NJ
painter and lyrical abstractionist artist. Gilliam was associated with the Washington Color School, a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media
Flower Arrangement, Still Life Painting with Daffodils, Tulips and Snapdragons
By Elisabeth Spalding
Located in Denver, CO
Society; Washington Water Color Society; Yale School of Fine Arts; Paint and Clay Club, New Haven
Category
1930s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
16 I
By Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Reed is one of the six original members of the Washington Color School.
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Topeka VI
By Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Reed is one of the six original members of the Washington Color School, which includes Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
$50,000
xC (Orange-Red)
By Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Reed is one of the six original members of the Washington Color School, which includes Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
xB (Pink-Green)
By Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Reed is one of the six original members of the Washington Color School, which includes Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
xA (Blue-Green)
By Paul Reed
Located in New York, NY
Paul Reed is one of the six original members of the Washington Color School, which includes Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Inside Out IV
By Paul Reed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul (Allen) Reed is an American artist most associated with the Washington Color School and Color
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
$50,000
Snow Lane Series
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Bethesda, MD
34 1/2" x 34 1/2"
Sam Gilliam is African American artist associated with the Washington Color
Category
1990s Color-Field Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Monoprint
Untitled
By Howard Mehring
Located in Kensington, MD
in Washington, D.C.
Howard Mehring is associated with Color Field painting and the Washington Color
Category
20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Howard Mehring
Located in Kensington, MD
in Washington, D.C.
Howard Mehring is associated with Color Field painting and the Washington Color
Category
20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$10,000
Untitled Collage Painting
By Sam Gilliam
Located in East Hampton, NY
School, a group of Washington, D.C. artists that developed a form of abstract art from color field
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled
By Thomas Downing
Located in Kensington, MD
artist of the Washington Color School and Color Field painting. In 1964 Clement Greenberg included Noland
Category
20th Century Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"V, b, V, b, V, b"
By Thomas Downing
Located in Kensington, MD
artist of the Washington Color School and Color Field painting. In 1964 Clement Greenberg included Noland
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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