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Harold Town Abstract Prints

Canadian, 1924-1990

Harold Town remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the Painters Eleven group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists, who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting. Somewhat ironically, his first significant body of work, which established his reputation as a group of monotypes - which he called Single Autographic Prints. Town was introduced to lithography by fellow painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen. The Single Autographic Prints were first exhibited in 1954. Two years later the National Gallery of Canada would successfully nominate him to represent the nation at the Venice Biennale. By the end of the decade, Town received international accolades for these works and had become one of the most admired artists in Canada. This complex mauve-hued example of a Single Autographic Print is Harold Town at his best; layered, rich colors creating a hypnotic inimitable abstract surface. This type of SAP is particularly sought-after as it is one of the earliest and features a distinct graphic collage-like composition made up of blocky shapes. Such elements would become signatures in Town's oeuvre. An essential work for any collection of post-war Canadian abstraction.

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Artist: Harold Town
Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Harold Town

Located in New York, NY

Harold Town Untitled, 1973 Silkscreen and Lithograph. Pencil Signed. Dated. Numbered. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist on the front 39 1/4 × 27 1/2 inches Unframed Pencil signed and numbered from the limited edition of 55. De-accessioned from the Sears, Robuck & Co. art collection Harold Town (1924-1990) has been dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial creativity, and he exhibited widely throughout Canada. He is best known as a founding member of the Painters Eleven, having coined the term for this artistic group himself. The name refers to the eleven Abstract Expressionist artists who banded together in Toronto between 1953 and 1960: Tom Hodgson, Jack Bush, William Ronald, Alexandra Luke, Oscar Cahén, Jock MacDonald, Ray Mead...

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1970s Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Mauve Magic
Mauve Magic

Mauve Magic

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting. Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotypes - which he called "Single Autographic Prints" Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Ballet
Ballet

Ballet

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Caviar20 is excited to be offering this exceptional "Single Autographic Print" from 1954. It is the earliest "SAP" we've handled and come directly from the estate of Harold Town. Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse ever-changing. Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monoprints - which he called "Single Autographic Prints" Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...

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1950s Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Tangerine Blue Stretch
Tangerine Blue Stretch

Tangerine Blue Stretch

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. Town was dubbed as the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and perennial cr...

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1970s Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Blue Grey Stretch
Blue Grey Stretch

Blue Grey Stretch

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...

Category

1970s Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Orange Blue Stretch
Orange Blue Stretch

Orange Blue Stretch

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned across Canada for his eclectic and dynamic body of work. In the 1950s, Town established his reputation with a series of abstract monotypes (call...

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1970s Harold Town Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Blue Raspberry Stretch
Blue Raspberry Stretch

Blue Raspberry Stretch

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Shung Kang
Shung Kang

Shung Kang

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) remains one of the most accomplished and fascinating characters from the "Painters Eleven" group. While Town coined the group's name (based on the number of artists who simply attended their first meeting) his output was diverse, ever-changing and not restricted to painting. Somewhat ironically, Town's first significant body of work, which established his reputation, was a group of monotype - which he called "Single Autographic Prints" Town was introduced to lithography by fellow Painters Eleven member Oscar Cahen...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Harold Town "Grey Stretch"
Harold Town "Grey Stretch"

Harold Town "Grey Stretch"

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924-1990) is renowned in Canada for his prolific, versatile and dynamic body of work. Town was dubbed the "Picasso of Canada" for his ever-changing aesthetic and pere...

Category

1970s Abstract Harold Town Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Harold Town abstract prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Harold Town abstract prints available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of abstract prints to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Harold Town in lithograph, monoprint, monotype and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Harold Town abstract prints, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jeff Kahm, Lucio Fontana, and Jean Arp. Harold Town abstract prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $9,200, while the average work can sell for $5,250.