One of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is a painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer. His work is pursued by significant private and public collections.
Born in Toronto, Pachter studied art history at the University of Toronto, French literature at the Sorbonne and painting and graphics at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan. His work has been exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the McMichael Gallery. Pachter is represented in public and private collections throughout Canada, and internationally. He has held solo exhibitions in France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and India.
Pachter worked at Expo 67 in Montreal supervising the installation of 60 contemporary sculptures from around the world. He taught printmaking at the University of Calgary in 1969–70. He spearheaded Toronto’s Queen Street West revival in the 1970s and ‘80s by restoring 20 old buildings into facilities for arts usage.
Pachter is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier of France’s Order of Arts and Letters, a member of the Order of Ontario and holds honorary doctorates from Brock University, OCAD University and the University of Toronto, where he is a Senior Fellow at Massey College. He is a recipient of the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals. While often referred to as “Canada's Warhol,” he has his own unique voice.
Pachter’s paintings are in the Portrait Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Embassy in Washington, Canada House in London, the Parliament Buildings, the Prime Minister’s residence, the Governor General's home and the Embassy of France in Ottawa.
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(Biography provided by OENO Gallery)
The Painted Flag (1981) - figurative, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This pop art painting of a Canadian flag is by Charles Pachter. One of Canada’s much-loved and collected contemporary artists, Charles Pachter, is renowned for his iconic pop art im...
Canvas, Acrylic, Panel
$28,000
Lunar Moose Ascending - contemporary, figurative, pop-art, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This pop art painting of a moose is by Charles Pachter. One of Canada’s most beloved and important contemporary artists, Charles Pachter’s singular imagery of iconic national symbol...
Canvas, Acrylic
Iris - flowers, pop-art, spring, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Charles Pachter has long been cherished for painting pop art images that are patriotic and lift the spirits. This bold rendition of an iris is one of a new series of ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$16,500
Irises - purple, blue, flowers, pop-art, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Charles Pachter, considered to be one of Canada’s greatest living contemporary artists has embraced a new subject—flowers. Toronto born Pachter is best known for his iconic pop art paintings of barns...
Canvas, Acrylic
$12,500
Daffodils - flowers, pop-art, spring, iconic, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian pop artist Charles Pachter has chosen to showcase flowers in his next series of paintings. Historically, depicting flowers in art was made famous by the Impressionists. In Pachter’s ‘Daffodils,’ the eye is drawn to the delicate yellow and white buds in a simple vase...
Canvas, Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Be Leaf Me"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in the natio...
Canvas, Acrylic
Charles Pachter "Mini Blue Barn"
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pachter (b. 1942) is one of the most collected and cherished Canadian artists. His iconic, uplifting and patriotic images have independently earned their place in museums across the country. Pachter’s artworks, and unique version of Pop Art, have confirmed his position in the canon of 20th century Canadian art. Pachter’s most cherished images take archetypes of Canadiana -- the barn, Queen Elizabeth, and the moose, -- and depict them with a distinct style, a fresh palette (and often through a humorous lens). “Mini Blue Barn...
Canvas, Acrylic
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 23.5 in D 0.13 in
Barong Mask Dance - Balinese Ubud Painting by KT Sunu
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed depiction of a Barong Mask dance in Bali. Several people wearing elaborate masks are taking part in a dance or ritual. People are dressed i...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$425
H 14 in W 11 in
I've Been Everywhere - Abstract Vintage Inspired Figurative Painting on Canvas
By Jesse Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jesse’s imagery often merges playful and gritty elements, blending floral patterns, vintage-inspired designs, and bold outlines with a touch of whimsy. His artwork exudes a sense of ...
Acrylic, Canvas
$1,800
H 40 in W 40 in
"Erik" Contemporary Abstract Blue Toned Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract cowboy portrait painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a western inspired figure with a shadowed face dressed in a blue shirt and cowboy hat...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,375
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Naive Style Art with Earthy Winter Colours by Contemporary Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Naive Style Art depicting a journey home using wintery earthy colours by Contemporary Irish Artist, Eimear Gilleece Canvas measures 20 x 16 inches Unframed Signed on front and rea...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,800
H 40 in W 40 in
"Huck" Contemporary Abstract Red, Pink & Blue Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract cowboy portrait painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a western inspired figure with a shadowed face dressed in a blue shirt and cowboy hat...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Oracle
By Olga Tsyhypko
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "The Oracle" from the "Echo of Harmony" series. This piece is my artistic expression of the idea that when a person is in a state of deep internal balance, all wisdom a...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,892
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
The View - 21st Century Contemporary Imaginary City Landscapes
By Michiel Schrijver
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Michiel Schrijver 'The View' 40 x 50 cm (framed: 44 x 54 cm (Wooden frame is included in price) acryl on canvas Dutch Painter Michiel Schrijver lives and works in the center of the ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,000
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Take your time III - landscape painting
By Magdalena Laskowska
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful acrylic on canvas painting from Contempop Gallery by Magdalena is part of her pool series paintings. It is 60X60 cm, signed by the artist and comes with a certificate ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,800
H 40 in W 40 in
"Tanner" Contemporary Abstract Red, Pink & Blue Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract cowboy portrait painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a western inspired figure with a shadowed face dressed in a red and white striped shi...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,719
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London & St Pauls Cathedral at Night 2
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London & St Pauls Cathedral at Night 2 - a unique original from leading Contemporary Cityscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Part of the London ...
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
$1,423
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Surreal Geometric Interior Painting With Palm Tree and Figurative Vessel
By Héctor Francesch
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Sella and Stick by Héctor Francesch is an acrylic on canvas created in 2026. Measuring 50 x 40 cm, this surreal geometric interior painting transforms domestic objects into anthropom...
Acrylic, Canvas
Friesland I - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
A farm stands before you on the horizon. A windmill majestically slices the blue sky. A bird, painted in taut brushstrokes, struts on a branch. These are tranquil images; horizon far...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Painted Flag - painting, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
One of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is renowned for his iconic pop art images that often celebrate our national pride. The clean, graphic lines of the Canad...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 24.25 in W 28.25 in
Lunar Moose Bon Echo - contemporary, figurative, pop-art, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary pop art painting of a moose silhouetted against a moonlit sky is by Charles Pachter. As one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists, known internationally for his...
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 40 in W 64 in
The Painted Flag Horizontal - figurative, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This pop art painting of a Canadian flag is by Charles Pachter. One of Canada’s much-loved and collected contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is renowned for his iconic pop art ima...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 43 in W 30 in
The Painted Flag Navy (2004) - figurative, contemporary, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This pop art painting of a Canadian flag is by Charles Pachter. One of Canada’s much-loved and collected contemporary artists, Charles Pachter is renowned for his iconic pop art ima...
Canvas, Acrylic
Six Canoes
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Six canoe tips stacked vertically, painted in color gradients from lavender to mauve, float upon a turquoise water ground. The work harkens to 1960s color-field painting and yet is c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Barn, Green Field
By Charles Pachter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The barn, along with Queen Elizabeth and the Moose, form a triad of icons that Charles Pachter has repeatedly visited over the course of his career. With confident colors and bold...
Acrylic
Sandbar Trilogy - gay beach, figurative acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Sandbar Trilogy is a brilliantly colorful pop art painting, an ode to the popular gay beach scene in Miami, Florida. Three panels of male figures are seen lounging, sitting and stan...
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
Sea Man
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Charles Pachter painted in a studio in Miami four months out of the year during the period of 1993 to 1999. This painting, from the private collection of the artist, is an iconic pai...
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 52 in W 40 in
Pink Flag - bright, pop-art, Canadiana, figurative, acrylic on canvas
By Charles Pachter
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A Canadian flag flies from the top of a pole that swoops into the center of a taffy pink sky in this unique painting by artistic polymath Charles Pachter. In this painting, the arti...
Canvas, Acrylic