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Charles Turzak Art

American, 1899-1986

Charles Turzak was born in Streator, Illinois. He was a printmaker, a painter, a muralist, a teacher and a graphic artist. Turzak received his art education at the Art Institute of Chicago and continued his studies abroad. He won wide recognition as an artist/author and illustrator through his woodcut biographies of Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin as well as other American Statesmen. Charles Turzak's work has been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Missouri, Library of Congress and the University of Illinois to mention a few. He is listed in the Who's Who in 20th Century American Artists. Over the years his designs and illustrations for national publishers have brought Turzak many honors for his originality and creativity.

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Artist: Charles Turzak
A Colorful, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Pumpkin Island Lighthouse
A Colorful, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Pumpkin Island Lighthouse

Charles TurzakA Colorful, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Pumpkin Island Lighthouse, 1980

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A Colorful, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Pumpkin Island Lighthouse

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Modern Maine Coastal Scene Painting, "The Island Light House" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit summertime painting of the historic Pumpkin Island Lighthouse, located near Penobscot, Maine. The painting is acrylic on canvas board, and has a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any New England coastal home or summer cottage in Maine. Artwork size: 15 x 30 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted period frame (Framed size: 18 1/2 x 33 1/2 inches). Titled and dated on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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'Under the Bridge' — 1930s Chicago, Modernist Color Woodcut
'Under the Bridge' — 1930s Chicago, Modernist Color Woodcut

Charles Turzak'Under the Bridge' — 1930s Chicago, Modernist Color Woodcut, c. 1930

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'Under the Bridge' — 1930s Chicago, Modernist Color Woodcut

By Charles Turzak

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Charles Turzak, 'Under the Bridge', color woodcut, edition c. 50, 1934. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove Japan paper; th...

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1930s American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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Woodcut

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"
A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"

Charles TurzakA Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm", circa 1950

$2,500

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Country Landscape Painting, "The Farm" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit depiction of a Midwestern country farm, including a red barn and silo. The painting is oil on canvas, dating from the 1950s. A painting of a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any collection. Artwork size: 23 x 25 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted frame (Framed size: 27 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak", upper right; titled on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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Canvas, Oil

'Loop Alley' — Modernist Chicago Cityscape, WPA
'Loop Alley' — Modernist Chicago Cityscape, WPA

Charles Turzak'Loop Alley' — Modernist Chicago Cityscape, WPA, 1939

$3,800

'Loop Alley' — Modernist Chicago Cityscape, WPA

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Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Charles Turzak, 'Loop Alley (Chicago)', color woodcut, edition c. 25, c. 1935. Signed and titled in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove Japan pa...

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1930s American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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'The Workers (No. 1)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut
'The Workers (No. 1)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut

Charles Turzak'The Workers (No. 1)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut, c. 1935

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'The Workers (No. 1)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut

By Charles Turzak

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Charles Turzak, 'The Workers (No. 1)', woodcut, edition c. 50, c. 1935. Signed and titled in pencil. Signed in the block, lower right. A fine, richly-inked impression, on cream wove...

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A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"
A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"

Charles TurzakA Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers", circa 1965

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A Large Mid-Century Modern, Cubist Art Deco Painting, "The Dancers"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Colorful, Modernist Art Deco Cubist Painting, "The Dancers" by Famed Chicago Painter and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). A large, vertical composition relating to the artist's notable 1930s woodcut of the same title. The painting is completed in a vividly textured Cubist style, with striking hues of rich greens and yellows, deep blues and rose pinks. The painting is oiI on canvas mounted to Masonite (artist's original mount), and offers a superb visual appeal. A perfect complement to any Mid-Century Modern home or collection. Artwork size: 38 x 24 inches (Framed size: 38 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches). Signed "Turzak" lower right. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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20th Century American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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Canvas, Oil, Masonite

'Dancers' — 1930s American Modernism
'Dancers' — 1930s American Modernism

Charles Turzak'Dancers' — 1930s American Modernism, 1939

$2,400

'Dancers' — 1930s American Modernism

By Charles Turzak

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Charles Turzak, 'Dancers', 1939, wood engraving, edition 100. Signed, titled, and numbered 72/100 in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on off-white Japan paper, with full marg...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Charles Turzak Art

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A Large, Colorful 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene, "Sail Boats"
A Large, Colorful 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene, "Sail Boats"

Charles TurzakA Large, Colorful 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene, "Sail Boats", circa 1960

$2,600

A Large, Colorful 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene, "Sail Boats"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, Colorful, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Sail Boats" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). Titled "Sail Boats"...

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20th Century American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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'The Workers (No. 2)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut
'The Workers (No. 2)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut

Charles Turzak'The Workers (No. 2)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut, c. 1935

$1,800

'The Workers (No. 2)' — 1930s WPA Modernist Woodcut

By Charles Turzak

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Charles Turzak, 'The Workers (No. 2)', woodcut, edition 50, c. 1935. Signed and numbered 2/50 in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on cream wove Japan paper, with full margin...

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1930s American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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A Charming, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Lobster Traps & Fishing Boats
A Charming, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Lobster Traps & Fishing Boats

Charles TurzakA Charming, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Lobster Traps & Fishing Boats, circa 1950

$1,600

A Charming, Modern Maine Harbor Scene Painting, Lobster Traps & Fishing Boats

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Modern Maine Coastal Scene Painting, "White Boat in Harbor" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit autumn landscape painting most likely painted near the quiet rural harbor town of Penobscot, Maine. The painting is acrylic on canvas, dates from the 1950s and has a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any New England coastal home or summer cottage in Maine. Artwork size: 20 x 36 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted frame (Framed size: 21 3/4 x 36 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak", lower left; titled on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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20th Century American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

A Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Shrimp Boats"
A Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Shrimp Boats"

Charles TurzakA Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Shrimp Boats", circa 1960

$1,800

A Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Shrimp Boats"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Large, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Florida Harbor Scene Painting, "Shrimp Boats" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). Titled "Shrimp Boats", the painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene of fishing and sailing boats docked alongside a quiet boathouse. The painting is oiI on panel, dating from the 1960s, and has a great visual appeal. A perfect complement to any Florida coastal home or collection in the Keys. Artwork size: 17 1/2 x 25 inches, accompanied with the artist's original hand-painted, stepped panel frame (Framed size: 21 x 28 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak" lower right; titled on artist label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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20th Century American Modern Charles Turzak Art

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Oil, Panel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Charles Turzak art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Charles Turzak in woodcut print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Art Deco style. Not every interior allows for large Charles Turzak art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Frank Wootton, Roger Soubie, and George Biddle. Charles Turzak art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,100 and tops out at $4,000, while the average work can sell for $2,200.

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