1988
Donald Sultan is a distinguished painter, sculptor, and printmaker who rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the “New Image” movement in New York City.
Sultan has a unique artistic method and innovative approach to traditional subject matter. Known as Abstract Representation, Sultan’s paintings, prints and other art are characterized by the use of geometric black forms set against organic areas of bright color, thus bringing an abstract sensibility to his iconographic images of still life. Throughout his career he has revisited and reinvented still life, using images of lemons, poppies, playing cards, fruits, flowers, and other objects. Sultan’s lemons, a recurrent theme in his artworks, have in fact become an iconic image all over the world.
“All of the images of those dark pictures are really about the architecture in the paintings; they seem so massive and strong and permanent, but nothing is permanent,” Sultan has said. “The image in the front is very fragile, but it conveys the loaded meaning of everything that is contained in the painting.”
Sultan is considered to be at the forefront of contemporary art. Although his paintings are often classified as landscapes and still lifes, Sultan states that they are first and foremost abstracts. Besides paintings, drawings, and sculptures, he has created many editions. Sultan’s prints are unique: he uses specific materials like “flocking” to create expressive and powerful prints that are reminiscent of his forceful paintings. Since his first solo exhibition in 1977, Sultan’s artistic career has progressed rapidly; his works are part of the most prominent public and private collections to be found across the globe.
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Yellow Flowers Screen Print, Contemporary Mixed Media, Signed, 12/75
By Donald Sultan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Sultan’s artworks are rich in color and texture. He is known for his iconic, abstract poppy flowers. The poppies are large in scale and overlay a minimal background, often made from ...
Mixed Media, Screen
Contemporary Floral and Fruit Still-Life Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marc Whitney
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The paintings by California artist Marc Whitney capture the private, visual experiences that define our daily lives and validate moments that matter; a morning cup of coffee, the rum...
Oil
Bright Floral Color Print, Contemporary Still-life, Unframed Art
By Marc Whitney
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The paintings by California artist Marc Whitney capture the private, visual experiences that define our daily lives and validate moments that matter; a morning cup of coffee, the rumpled sheets across a bed, a simple vase...
Color
Spring Floral Still-Life Painting, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary Art
By Marc Whitney
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The paintings by California artist Marc Whitney capture the private, visual experiences that define our daily lives and validate moments that matter; a morning cup of coffee, the rum...
Oil
Glass Garden, Signed 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Etching
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Created in 1984 on handmade paper, “Glass Garden” was signed in pencil, numbered 50/59, and published by Motherwell with his blind stamp in New York City. Robert Motherwell, the youn...
Etching, Aquatint
Magic Flowers Mixed Media Painting, Contemporary Unframed Art
By Daniel Maltzman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Born and raised in Beverly Hills, California, Daniel Maltzman has always been interested in pop culture and advertisement. His early career consisted of promoting the hottest clubs i...
Mixed Media
Still life with lemons, Original painting, Landscape, still-life
By Natalie Bird
Located in Deddington, GB
Painted from life - kitchen still life. Quality Fabriano watercolour paper 300gsm - pastel and watercolour on paper. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pastel, Watercolour on Paper 40 H x 30...
Pastel
Abstract Still Life with Fruit in Watercolor on Paper
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Still Life with Fruit in Watercolor on Paper Colorful still life with fruit by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Several pieces of fruit appear to be sitting on a table with a purple cloth. The scene is highly abstracted, straddling the line between impressionism and non-representational. The background is brightly colored, adding vibrancy to the scene. Signed on verso and acquired from the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Unframed. Paper size: 14"H x 20"W Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson(American, 1928-2009) owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan...
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers and Fruit)
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002) Title: Untitled (Abstract Still Life with Flowers and Fruit) Year: 1963 Medium: Watercolor on heavy archival paper Size: 11.5 x 15 inches Condition: Go...
Watercolor
Two Pears, a Lemon and a Egg From Fruits and Flowers III
By Donald Sultan
Located in New York, NY
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil recto Image size is 12 x 12 inches, Framed size is 26 x 25 inches Published by Parasol Press
Screen
Still Life Tempera on Paper, Modern Style, Signed, 1970s, Unframed
By Sandro Trotti
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding tempera on hard paper realized by Sandro Trotti in 1970s. Hand signed in pencil. Excellent condition.
Tempera, Paper
"Untitled" Still Life Acrylic Painting with Pears Lemons & Limes by Peter Dahlke
By Peter Dahlke
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled" is an original acrylic painting of a still life by Peter Dahlke. The artist used expressionist techniques and bright colors to create this artwork. 15" x 19 1/4" art His work sometimes makes use of symbolism which is frequently rather obtuse in its allusions to art history. The boxes he manufactures are constructed from reclaimed antique pipe organ...
Acrylic
