Molly E. Brubaker

An Artist and His Tools - Vintage Figurative Portrait

1977

The Artist Studio - Original Modernist on Artist Board Original modernist oil painting of an artist studio. As the viewer looks forward, a desk sits in front, a sink to the left, wi...

Not glamorous but highly significant collection of everyday household cleaning tools in this still life by listed Canadian artist Dorothy Violet Bywater-Schust (1918-2010). Signed "S...

Mid century figure study of nude models and a painter in the studio by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984). Unsigned, but a...

Sketchy and expressive depiction of an artist painting at an easel by an unknown artist (20th Century). Dresses in a white smock, an artist works at an easel. The background is parti...

A stunning Mid-20th Century depiction of a man writing with the with thick use of paint and vibrant coloration. The model posing is writing on a paper with rolled up sleeves, a wonde...

6114 French artist at his easel contamplating his subject Signed verso unframed

A self portrait by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort). On board.

Hal Frater (American, 1909-2008) "The Artist as a Young Man" 1950 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. Framed Dimensions: 25" x 19" x 1.5" Hal Frater's "The Artist as a Young Man" is a striking piece that captures the essence of the artist himself, rendered in a raw, emotive style. The palette is earthy, with natural browns and creams contrasted against subdued blues and hints of muted red, evoking a sense of both the mundane and the profound. Frater's use of color and form reflects a contemplative mood, a moment of introspection. The artist's gaze is direct and unflinching, suggesting resilience and a deep inner life. This mid-20th-century piece, evocative of American Realism, offers a personal narrative, exploring themes of identity and self-perception. About the Artist: Hal Frater was not just an artist, but a storyteller who left us on February 3, 2008, on the cusp of his 99th birthday. His fifty-year tenure as a commercial artist was a testament to his adaptability and appeal. Yet it was in his private studio where Frater’s true passion lay, painting not for clients, but for his own soul's expression. His work, always striving to capture the nuances of the human spirit, reflected his sharp observational skills. His artistry was honed not in formal schools but alongside his peers in spontaneous gatherings, painting from life, sharing techniques and critiques that fueled their collective growth. Influenced by the likes of Jack Levine, Raphael Soyer, John Sloan, Thomas Hart Benton, Reginald Marsh, and Phillip Reisman...