Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

American, 1928-2015

Laurence Sisson, was a student of Herbert Barnett (1910-1972), he was one of America's preeminent realist painters today. His work may be found in the permanent collections of museums nationwide including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Laurence Sisson painted landscapes for sixty years. He was known for his paintings of the Maine coast and landscapes of the southwest. His style ranges from plein air watercolors to large oil landscapes with abstract and surrealist elements. Laurence Sisson spent 50 years living in both areas of the United States yet he notes the most influential place for his artistic development was the time he spent in Japan as a young man. Laurence Sisson was been a talented painter as a child and attended art classes at the Worcester Art museum in Massachusetts. Sisson painted professionally while in his early twenties though he had not decided to devote his life to art. While serving in the military during the United States occupation of Japan after War World II he was assigned to decorate the general's residence in Yokohama. This assignment forced him to learn all he could about the land and culture of Japan and by the time he left he was changed as an artist and man. Sisson describes this period of his painting as when he began "designing nature." His work appears to be a response to traditional Asian landscape painting, his Yankee sensibility and western art training at Yale summer school. His landscapes of both Maine and the southwest are inspired by real locations, but are in fact imaginary landscapes. Sisson was the youngest member of the Watercolor Society of America.

Artist: Laurence Sisson

Laurence SissonBeachcomber with Clam Rake - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper, late 20th Century

$695

Beachcomber with Clam Rake - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper

By Laurence Sisson

Located in Soquel, CA

Beachcomber - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper Bold landscape line drawing by listed Maine artist Laurence Sisson (American, 1928-2015). A lone figure walks a shoreline carrying a tool towards a line of trees stretching towards the water. This drawing was likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired from David Sisson, the artist's son. Presented in a new black mat with foam-core backing. Mat size: 10"H x 13"W Image size: 4.25"H x 7.19"W Laurence Sisson, was a student of Herbert Barnett (1910-1972), he was one of America's preeminent realist painters today. His work may be found in the permanent collections of museums nationwide including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Laurence Sisson painted landscapes for sixty years. He was known for his paintings of the Maine coast and landscapes of the southwest. His style ranges from plein air watercolors to large oil landscapes...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Permanent Marker

Laurence SissonTending the fields - Windmill - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper, late 20th Century

$695

Tending the fields - Windmill - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper

By Laurence Sisson

Located in Soquel, CA

Tending the fields - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper Bold landscape line drawing by listed Maine artist Laurence Sisson (American, 1928-...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Permanent Marker

Ted LewyCrater Lake, Oregon, 1962

$350

H 17 in W 23.25 in D 0.01 in

Crater Lake, Oregon

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Crater Lake,Oregon" 1962 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, dated and t...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Charles Grant DavidsonSeascape, c.1930

$510

H 23.25 in W 25.75 in D 1.5 in

Seascape

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Seascape" is a watercolor by noted American artist, Charles Grant Davidson, 1865-1945. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 10.5 x 1...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Ted LewyRio Brazil, 1960

$325

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.01 in

Rio Brazil

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Rio, Brazil" 1960, is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, titled, stamped a...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Aiden Lassell Ripley“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” Boston, Cambride, MA Cityscape, 20th Century

$14,000

H 20.5 in W 26.5 in D 1 in

“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” Boston, Cambride, MA Cityscape

By Aiden Lassell Ripley

Located in Yardley, PA

“Rowing on the Charles River, Harvard University” by Aiden Lassell Ripley (American, 1896-1969) A fantastic, rare view of Harvard University and the Charles River by renowned Americ...

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20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

George Elbert BurrGeorge Elbert Burr 1924 Arizona Desert Landscape Drawing American Southwest, 1924

$2,415Sale Price|30% Off

H 17 in W 20.25 in D 1 in

George Elbert Burr 1924 Arizona Desert Landscape Drawing American Southwest

By George Elbert Burr

Located in Denver, CO

George Elbert Burr (American, 1859–1939) Untitled (Storm over Desert Landscape, Arizona), 1924 Colored pencil on paper Signed lower right Image: 10 × 13¼ inch...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Color Pencil

Ted LewyNear Half Moon Bay, California, 1962

$275

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.01 in

Near Half Moon Bay, California

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Near Half Moon Bay, California" 1962 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist,...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Edward DufnerSummer Days Impressionist, circa 1916

$28,000

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 3 in

Summer Days Impressionist

By Edward Dufner

Located in New York, NY

Edward Dufner is one of America's finest American Impressionists. This is an exceptional work by him. The technique is exquisite with the brushwork being refined and sophisticated,...

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1910s American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Ted LewyCalifornia Coast, 1952

$325

H 13.75 in W 21.5 in D 0.01 in

California Coast

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "California Coast" 1952, is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, titled and d...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Susan Grisell"Gardening in the Country" Susan Grisell, Impressionist Tulips in Bloom, circa 1990

$4,000

H 6 in W 8.625 in

"Gardening in the Country" Susan Grisell, Impressionist Tulips in Bloom

By Susan Grisell

Located in New York, NY

Susan Grisell Gardening in the Country, circa 1990 Signed lower right Pastel on paper 6 x 8 5/8 inches 11 3/8 x 16 inches mat Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and me...

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1990s American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Thomas Hart BentonPlanting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939, c. 1939-1940

$475,000

H 18 in W 21.75 in

Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939

By Thomas Hart Benton

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Planting (Spring Plowing)", a vibrant watercolor and graphite on paper by Thomas Hart Benton, circa 1939-40, embodies the artist's signature Regionalist style. The work depicts a ru...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

John Pierce BarnesUntitled (Pastel #25), Pastel of Artist at Work, c. 1920-30

$1,850

H 8 in W 10 in

Untitled (Pastel #25), Pastel of Artist at Work

By John Pierce Barnes

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

A native of Philadelphia, John Pierce Barnes began his artistic training at the Philadelphia School of Industrial Design. He then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, ...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Hernst StolzCalifornia Landscape with Farm, 1943

$500

H 16.5 in W 19.75 in D 0.75 in

California Landscape with Farm

By Hernst Stolz

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "California Landscape with Farm" 1943 is a watercolor on paper by noted California (German/American) artist Ernst Stolz, 1901-1989. It is signed and dated at the lower r...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Laurence Sisson Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

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