1960s
Jon Blanchette was born in Somerset, England, in 1908. He immigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1918. Artistically inclined at age six, he later studied at the Pittsburgh Art Institute, where he received his BA. In 1932, Blanchette moved to Los Angeles, where he painted, did the architectural design, interior decorating and stage sets for Fox Studios. In 1948, he settled in Aptos, California, where he painted fine art and taught privately. During the summers of 1965–75, Blanchette held workshops in Mendocino. A romantic realist, he was primarily an oil painter but was also proficient with pen & ink, watercolor, and silkscreen. Blanchette died in Aptos in 1987. He had a membership for the Santa Cruz Art League and Marin County Artists. Blanchette exhibited at Santa Cruz Women's Club, 1959, and stood first in the Santa Cruz County Art Competition, Aptos Art Center, 1965.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
"The Child Star" Mid Century Portrait of a Boy with Brown Eyes Oil on Canvas
By William Robert Shulgold
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Child Star" Mid Century Portrait of a Boy with Brown Eyes Oil on Canvas Stately portrait of a boy by William Robert Shulgold (Russian-American, 1897-1989). The subject is looki...
Linen, Oil
Portrait of a Red-Haired Man in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Red-Haired Man in Oil on Canvas This oil study portrays a young man in profile, rendered with confident, economical brushwork. The artist uses loose, expressive stroke...
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Figurative Portrait of a Boy with Toy Car
By Ralph Edward Joosten
Located in Soquel, CA
Realistic mid century portrait of a boy playing with an antique toy car by Ralph Joosten (American, 1928-2009). Signed "R. Joosten" in the lower left ...
Canvas, Oil
Expressionistic Portrait of a Man in Red - Original Oil Painting
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressionistic Portrait of a Man in Red - Original Oil Painting Airy 1970s close up portrait of a man (Art Danner) by listed artist Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). The image ...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
Nude with Curly Red Hair
By George Wishon
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful modern impressionist figure painting of a nude woman by George Wishon (American, b.20th Century). The two-toned light blue and ...
Masonite, Oil
Mid Century Portrait of Woman in Red Hat
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century portrait of a woman wearing red by Jon Blanchette (American, 1908-1987). Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Canvas has been mounted on fiberboard. Unframed. ...
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
"Redhead, " Striking 1940s Portrait of Young Man by John Menihan
By John C. Menihan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This portrait of a young man with vivid red hair, blue eyes and a ruddy complexion was painted by John C. Menihan, one of the most renowned portraitists and watercolorists of his day...
America impressionist portrait young boy 1937 Modern Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fantastic modern portrait of a young boy. This work is signed what appears to be Paul Sellers and dated 1937, but we have not found information on the artist. The work dated 1936...
Oil, Board
Portrait of a Boy, Brown Eyes, Overalls, Mid Century, July 1950
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Margaret Morrison Roeth (American, Born 1894) Signed: Margaret Roeth (Lower, Right) " Portrait of a Boy ", July 1950 Oil on Board 15 7/8" x 14" Housed in its original, 2 1/4" A...
Oil, Board
A Charming Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man by Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). With wonderful expressionist brushwork and a vibrant palette, the painting most like...
Masonite, Oil
Thomas Saunders Nash (1891-1968) - Framed Oil, Portrait of the Artist's Son
By Thomas Nash
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking formal portrait of the artist's son, dressed in a crisp white shirt and bright red tie, rendered against a contrasting background of teal blue. The composition employs a t...
Oil
French Boy Portrait Oil Painting, Red Shirt Figure, Mid Century Art
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Atlanta, GA
Garçon with Red Shirt by Raymond Debiève is a charming and character-driven French figurative oil painting, executed on board in a distinctly mid-century style. The young subject is ...
Paper, Oil, Cardboard
