Harold Town Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Canadian, 1924-1990
Harold Town remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the Painters Eleven group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists, who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting. Somewhat ironically, his first significant body of work, which established his reputation as a group of monotypes - which he called Single Autographic Prints. Town was introduced to lithography by fellow painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. The Single Autographic Prints were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate him to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. By the end of the decade, Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada. This complex mauve-hued example of a Single Autographic Print is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface. This type of SAP is particularly sought-after as it is one of the earliest and features a distinct graphic collage-like composition made up of blocky shapes. Such elements would become signatures in Town's oeuvre. An essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.
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Artist: Harold Town
Surprised Butler
By Harold Town
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Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the "Painters Eleven" group.
Town's reputation was established in the late 1950s with a serie...
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1950s Contemporary Harold Town Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Toy Horse
By Harold Town
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Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group.
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Cadmus Slaying a Dragon (God Series)
By Harold Town
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Harold Town (1924-1990) is the ultimate chameleon of Canadian art. One of the founders of Painters Eleven, he remains one of the most fascinating characters from this important colle...
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1970s Modern Harold Town Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Chalk, Pastel, Graphite
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Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Town figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative drawings and watercolors to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Town in crayon, chalk, graphite and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Town figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of William Gropper, Marcel Gromaire, and Indra Dugar. Harold Town figurative drawings and watercolors prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,950 and tops out at $7,000, while the average work can sell for $6,500.