This "Movements & Themes" post features art depicting musicians; a very popular subject matter during the mid-century. Both mass-produced decor and fine art pieces are included (no art snobs here!).
Erik Olson, composition, 1955, color lithograph. Bukowskis Market, 2011
Ann Cushing Gantz, Cellist, 1959, oil on canvas board. Early Texas Art
Lester Rondell, guitarist, c. 1950's, oil on board. TC Donobedian
Lucio Ranucci, The Guitarist, 1970, oil on canvas. Ro Gallery
Manuel Hernández Mompó, Charanga, 1957, oil on canvas. El Poder de la Palabra
Manuel Hernández Mompó, Flute Player, 1956, oil on panel. LAMA
William McBride, abstract musician, c. 1950, oil on canvas. Treadway Gallery, sold 2008
William McBride, harlequin musician, c. 1950's. Treadway Gallery, sold 2009
Seymour Tubis, Old Musican, 1949; etching, aquatin with drypoint on zinc. Annex Galleries
Donald Myers, Practice, 1952; ink, crayon and watercolor. Annex Galleries
Louise Gilbert, Peace, c. 1965, color serigraph. Annex Galleries
Mervin Jules, Folk Singer, 1957, color woodcut. Keith Sheridan
Harlequin musician printed panels by Illinois Moulding Company. eBay at time of post
Beatnik musician wall hangings, signed M inside D, c. 1950-60. Atomic Warehouse
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