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Artist: Jake Lee
The Old Barn
The Old Barn

The Old Barn

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "The Old Barn" 1989 is a watercolor by noted Chinese/American artist Jake Lee, 1915-1991 It is inscribed Jake Lee and dated 89 on the back. The i...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

The Duck Hunter
The Duck Hunter

The Duck Hunter

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "The Duck Hunter" 1989 is a watercolor by noted Chinese/American artist Jake Lee, 1915-1991 It is inscribed Jake Lee and dated 89 on the back....

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

The Gazebo
The Gazebo

The Gazebo

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "The Gazebo" 1989 is a watercolor by noted Chinese/American artist Jake Lee, 1915-1991 It is signed and dated at the middle right corner by the artist. The image size is 14 x 17 inches, framed is 22.75 x 25.5 inches. It is custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer and fabric matting. it is in excellent condition. About the artist. Jake Lee is emerging as the visual chronicler of the Chinese American past, especially the daily life in San Francisco Chinatown. No other artist, of any background, has presented that history as richly and as evocatively as Lee did in his many, striking compositions. Completed over a lifetime of work, Lee's paintings of historical sites, moments, and experiences give us an artistic vision. For much of his life, Lee was known primarily as a commercial artist who completed arresting illustrations for travel magazines, greeting cards, and book jackets. He was an art teacher, with many students who learned the use of water-soluble pigments to depict the many landscapes of mid-20th century California. Less well-known were his representations of the many places historically linked to the Chinese of the state and the West. To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco in the years before the Great Earthquake. At a time when most Americans thought Chinese Americans had just been laundrymen, houseboys, or Charlie Chan, characters they saw on television. As a visual historian, he connected us with the past, but foremost he was an artist. He presented appealing scenes for the visitor to San Francisco who wanted a visual memento. He mastered Western...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Jake Lee "Out for Repairs" Original Watercolor C.1987
Jake Lee "Out for Repairs" Original Watercolor C.1987

Jake Lee "Out for Repairs" Original Watercolor C.1987

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jake Lee "Out for Repairs" Original Watercolor C.1987 Original watercolor on paper Dimensions 19" wide x 13" high The distressed period frame is included...

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Late 20th Century Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Jake Lee "Tractor in the Barn" Original Watercolor Painting c.1990
Jake Lee "Tractor in the Barn" Original Watercolor Painting c.1990

Jake Lee "Tractor in the Barn" Original Watercolor Painting c.1990

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fine watercolor painting by noted American artist Jake Lee Though untitled, we are calling this "Tractor in the Barn". A nice farm scene with chickens outside a barn. Dimensions 1...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Barn and Carriage
Barn and Carriage

Barn and Carriage

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Barn and Carriage" 1989 is a watercolor by noted Chinese/American artist Jake Lee, 1915-1991 It is inscribed Jake Lee and dated 89 on the back. The image size is 6 x 7.75 inches, framed is 13.35 x 14.65 inches. It is custom framed in a wooden gold frame, with gold color spacer and fabric matting. it is in excellent condition. About the artist. Jake Lee is emerging as the visual chronicler of the Chinese American past, especially the daily life in San Francisco Chinatown. No other artist, of any background, has presented that history as richly and as evocatively as Lee did in his many, striking compositions. Completed over a lifetime of work, Lee's paintings of historical sites, moments, and experiences give us an artistic vision. For much of his life, Lee was known primarily as a commercial artist who completed arresting illustrations for travel magazines, greeting cards, and book jackets. He was an art teacher, with many students who learned the use of water-soluble pigments to depict the many landscapes of mid-20th century California. Less well-known were his representations of the many places historically linked to the Chinese of the state and the West. To this day, few in America know about Chinese work in the fisheries, in the early wine industry, in 19th century urban industry, and in the colorful cultural life of San Francisco in the years before the Great Earthquake. At a time when most Americans thought Chinese Americans had just been laundrymen, houseboys, or Charlie Chan, characters they saw on television. As a visual historian, he connected us with the past, but foremost he was an artist. He presented appealing scenes for the visitor to San Francisco who wanted a visual memento. He mastered Western...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Jake Lee (1915-1991) Original Watercolor "Bandstand on the Bluff" c.1989
Jake Lee (1915-1991) Original Watercolor "Bandstand on the Bluff" c.1989

Jake Lee (1915-1991) Original Watercolor "Bandstand on the Bluff" c.1989

By Jake Lee

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jake Lee (1915-1991) Original Watercolor "Bandstand on the Bluff" c.1989 Wonderful original watercolor by listed California artist Jake Lee. Though untitled, we are calling this "B...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Jake Lee Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Jake Lee drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jake Lee in paint, watercolor, archival paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Jake Lee drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lewis Suzuki, Robert Hallowell, and Greta Allen. Jake Lee drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $575 and tops out at $2,000, while the average work can sell for $900.