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Dorothy King Art

British, 1907-1990

Dorothy King was born and lived in London in 1907. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art under JC Moody, then briefly at the Slade School of Fine Art with Randolph Schwabe. She took up painting professionally after the war and in 1947 was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists. In 1959, she was a temporary keeper of its galleries in Suffolk Street and then from 1961–74, was a keeper of the South London Art Gallery. King’s paintings were exhibited at the Royal Academy, the New English Arts Club and elsewhere in the UK. Her work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York. A memorial show was held at the Mall Galleries in 1992 after her death in 1990.

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Artist: Dorothy King
The Model Asleep - Mid 20th Century Nude Still Life Oil Painting by Dorothy King
The Model Asleep - Mid 20th Century Nude Still Life Oil Painting by Dorothy King

The Model Asleep - Mid 20th Century Nude Still Life Oil Painting by Dorothy King

By Dorothy King

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Dorothy King was born and lived in London in 1907. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art under JC Moody, then briefly at the Slade School of Fine Art with Randolph Schwabe. She to...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Dorothy King Art

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Canvas, Oil

Spring Wooden Landscape - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King
Spring Wooden Landscape - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King

Spring Wooden Landscape - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King

By Dorothy King

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Spring Wooden Landscape - Dorothy King (1907-1990) Dorothy King was born and lived in London in 1907. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art under JC Moody, then briefly at the Sl...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Dorothy King Art

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Canvas, Oil

Into the Forest - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil Landscape by Dorothy King
Into the Forest - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil Landscape by Dorothy King

Into the Forest - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil Landscape by Dorothy King

By Dorothy King

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Dorothy King was born and lived in London in 1907. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art under JC Moody, then briefly at the Slade School of Fine Art with Randolph Schwabe. She to...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Dorothy King Art

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Canvas, Oil

Artist's Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London
Artist's Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London

Artist's Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London

By Dorothy King

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Artist's Address - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by Dorothy King - London Dorothy King was born and lived in London in 1907. She studied at the Hornsey School of Art under JC M...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Dorothy King Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Dorothy King art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Dorothy King art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Dorothy King in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Dorothy King art, so small editions measuring 21 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Laurence Henry Irving, Pascal Cucaro, and Ruth Gikow. Dorothy King art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,067 and tops out at $3,249, while the average work can sell for $2,548.