Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

American, 1899-1965

Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). A prolific painter, Chapin produced numerous works while traveling in Mexico, France, Spain, Saugatuck and Martha’s Vineyard, where he frequently spent summers and taught at the Old Sculpin Gallery there. Chapin was best recognized for his dynamic and vibrant images of Chicago during the 1930s and 40s. Chapin was a resident of the Old Town neighborhood where he lived and kept his studio on Menomonee Street for many years. Described as a “colorful figure, nearly 6 feet 6 inches tall, and thin, and usually wearing tweeds”, it is easy to imagine Chapin at work observing the busy street life of the city. In addition to his many exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chapin’s work was shown during his lifetime at such institutions as the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia; the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C.; the National Academy of Design, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, among others. Francis Chapin’s paintings are represented in the collections the Art Institute of Chicago; the Friedman Collection, Chicago; the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown; the Denver Art Museum; the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach; the Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah and the Brooklyn Museum of Art, among others.

Artist: Francis Chapin

Francis ChapinA 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pastel Monoprint "Edgartown Harbor" by Francis Chapin, ca. 1958

$485

A 1950s Mid-Century Modern Pastel Monoprint "Edgartown Harbor" by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic, unique Mid-Century Modern monoprint of a sailing regatta in Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Harbor", by notable Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin. Lithograph on paper wi...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Pastel, Lithograph, Paper

Francis ChapinA Modern 1950s Color Lithograph of Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Yacht Club", circa 1958

$485

A Modern 1950s Color Lithograph of Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Yacht Club"

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming, vibrant 1958 color lithograph of a bustling sailing harbor in Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Yacht Club" by notable Chicago Modern artist , Francis Chapin. Image size: 1...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Color, Lithograph

Francis ChapinA Dynamic Modern Lithograph "Afternoon Race, Edgartown" by Artist Francis Chapin, 1964

$485

A Dynamic Modern Lithograph "Afternoon Race, Edgartown" by Artist Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic Modern lithograph of a sailing regatta in Martha's Vineyard, "Afternoon Race, Edgartown", by notable Chicago artist, Francis Chapin. Image size: 14 1/2" x 19 3/4". Archi...

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1960s American Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Francis ChapinA 1950s Lithograph of Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Harbor" by Francis Chapin, ca. 1958

$485

A 1950s Lithograph of Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Harbor" by Francis Chapin

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A dynamic 1950s sailing scene of Martha's Vineyard, "Edgartown Harbor" by notable Chicago Modern artist Francis Chapin. Image size: 14 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches; archivally matted to 2...

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1950s American Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Kiki SmithKiki Smith Collage/Lithograph "squirrel" Flying Creatures Signed Dated, 1998

$1,600

H 19.75 in W 16.5 in

Kiki Smith Collage/Lithograph "squirrel" Flying Creatures Signed Dated

By Kiki Smith

Located in Detroit, MI

A collage lithograph from her series Various Flying Creatures by Kiki Smith titled: "squirrel." Smith has used one of her animal/insect iconic figur...

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1990s American Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Kind of CyanCoastal Blue Cyanotype of Day Time Seascape, Cold Waves, Nautical Painting Shore, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Coastal Blue Cyanotype of Day Time Seascape, Cold Waves, Nautical Painting Shore

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Day Time Seascape in Blue" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying the vibrant reflections of the Sun as seen from the c...

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2010s Modern Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

Kind of CyanBlustery Clouds, Stormy Sky Landscape, Blue Tones, Extra Large Cyanotype, Paper, 2020

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Blustery Clouds, Stormy Sky Landscape, Blue Tones, Extra Large Cyanotype, Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Blustery Clouds" is an cyanotype of the semi-abstract patterns of clouds in the sky after a storm. Details: + Title: Blu...

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2010s Realist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Emulsion, Watercolor, Etching, Lithograph

Kind of CyanTempestuous Tidal in Blue, Stormy Seascape Diptych, Cyanotype Print, Duo, Blue, 2022

$720

H 39.4 in W 55.2 in

Tempestuous Tidal in Blue, Stormy Seascape Diptych, Cyanotype Print, Duo, Blue

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Tempestuous Tidal in Blue" is an original cyanotype diptych portraying the tidal behavior during a storm. Details: + T...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Kind of CyanCosta Rica Beach Foam, Shoreline Seascape, Minimal Blue, Limited Edition Print, 2026

$420

H 40 in W 28 in

Costa Rica Beach Foam, Shoreline Seascape, Minimal Blue, Limited Edition Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype of a Sandy Shore with Foam. Details: + Title: Sandy Shore with Foam + Edition Size: 100 + Stamped and Certificate of Aut...

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2010s Realist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Emulsion, Monotype, Paper

Kind of CyanBright Seascape in Capri, Nautical Cyanotype Triptych, Mediterranean Blue Waves, 2024

$950

H 40 in W 82.7 in

Bright Seascape in Capri, Nautical Cyanotype Triptych, Mediterranean Blue Waves

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Kind of CyanDark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape, 2023

$420

H 40 in W 28 in

Dark Beach Sunrise, Blue Nautical Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper, Vertical Seascape

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Dark Beach Sunrise" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying beautiful sunrise reflection on the beach. Details: + Titl...

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2010s Realist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Lithograph, Paper

Kind of CyanBlue Abstract Ripples Under Moonlight, Contemporary Cyanotype, Water Reflections, 2020

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Blue Abstract Ripples Under Moonlight, Contemporary Cyanotype, Water Reflections

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Abstract Ripples Under Moonlight" is a handmade cyanotype print portraying the subtle movements and abstract ripples of t...

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2010s Abstract Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Emulsion, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Monoprint, Monotype

Kind of CyanMalibu Pine Sea View, Blue Tones California Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype, Paper, 2025

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Malibu Pine Sea View, Blue Tones California Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype, Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Stunning image of a breezy "Malibu Pine Sea View". Details: + Title: Malibu Pine Sea View + Year: 2025 + Edition Size: 50...

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2010s Realist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

Kind of CyanMystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print, 2025

$420

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in

Mystic Louisiana Marsh Landscape in Blue Tones, Limited Edition Cyanotype Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Exquisite landscape of a "Mystic Louisiana Marsh". Details: + Title: Mystic Louisiana Marsh + Year: 2025 + Edition Size:...

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2010s Realist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Monotype

Kind of CyanSerene Cove Ripples, Mediterranean Seascape Diptych in Blue & White, Cyanotype, 2024

$730

H 39.4 in W 55.2 in

Serene Cove Ripples, Mediterranean Seascape Diptych in Blue & White, Cyanotype

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Serene Cove Ripples" is a gorgeous original cyanotype diptych showing calming sea ripples in a Mediterranean cove. Details: + Title: Serene Cove Ripples + Year: 2022 + Edition Size: 100 + Medium: Handmade Cyanotype Print on Watercolor Paper + Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided + Measurements : 100x140 cm (40 x 55.2 in.) Each paper measures 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.) each, a standard frame size + All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE? The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's. Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins...

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2010s Post-Impressionist Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Paper

Kind of Cyan3D Render Mountain Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype in Deep Blue Tones, Minimal, 2021

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

3D Render Mountain Landscape, Handmade Cyanotype in Deep Blue Tones, Minimal

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Contemporary linear cyanotype showing a 3D mountain terrain. Details: + Title: 3D Render Mountain + Year: 2021 + Edition ...

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2010s Op Art Francis Chapin Prints and Multiples

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C Print, Lithograph, Paper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Francis Chapin prints and multiples available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Francis Chapin in lithograph, crayon, pastel 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 Francis Chapin prints and multiples, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Giovanni Pintori, Lawrence Wilbur, and Gordon Grant. Francis Chapin prints and multiples prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $850, while the average work can sell for $850.