Rod Goebel

A 19th century American folk art oil painting on canvas depicting a river scene at dawn with a horse and rider on a bridge over a waterfall. A castle in the distance and sailboats on...

Grapevine Anonymous. Korean, 17th century. Wall panel, ink on paper. Upper seal: Kou Kinun in Lower seal: Kaigen Dimensions: Measures: 98.5 cm x 29.5 cm (39” ...

Anonymous. Korean, 17th century. Joseon period. Hanging scroll. Ink on paper. Seal: Shinso Dimensions: Scroll: H. 200 cm x W. 31 cm (79” x 12”) Image: H. 122 cm x W. 29.5 cm (48” x 11.5”) The grapevine came to China and then Korea from western Asia via the silk road trade routes. By the mid-Joseon period, it was one of the most popular subjects for Korean literati painters. Grapevines were painted as a singular subject or, less commonly, in combination with squirrels, which are associated with children due to their playful nature. Together, grapevines and squirrels embody wishes for abundant offspring and wealth. For the Korean literati artist the twisting vines, curling tendrils and round, plump grapes provided ample opportunity for expressive "brush play”. In this painting the artist has abstracted the scene and is seemingly unconcerned with discontinuities and proportion. Vines spring up from nowhere, grapes hang in random clusters and the squirrel’s head appears as if twisted backwards. For the vines and leaves we can feel a sense of speed in the brushstrokes, imparting a dynamic feel which is at once intense and animated. This contrasts dramatically with the countless tiny strokes of ink which realistically capture the texture of the squirrel’s fur...

Coastal Summer landscape by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original watercolor and gouache on paper size: 13.5 x 10.5 inches unsigned, stamped verso condition: very goo...

Less populated than any other part of the country, Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido, is every nature lover's dream. Its wild and untouched landscapes are home to six incredible national parks. Thus, the huge island has a rich wildlife that you can enjoy like nowhere else in Japan. This original beautiful painting was created on a high-quality canvas (80/60 cm) with a palette knife, using Tempera and environmentally friendly oil colors with natural pigment. The painting was created in a unique individual technique in the impressionism style. The impasto painting style, achieved with a palette knife, gives the piece incredible depth and texture, creating a feeling of complete contact with nature. It does not require a frame. Painting is covered with UV varnish. Signed back. Ready to hang. Сontemporary Art. One-of-a-Kind Painting (only one piece worldwide). Certificate is attached. This artwork is from a series of paintings that heal your space. About the artist: Vik Schroeder...

When he starts painting, his heartbeat rises from the expectation of a meeting with the canvas and a great desire to paint, his whole body begins to tremble, the muscles on his back ...

Santa Fe Art. Ellis, Simone. Published by Crescent Books., New York., 1993. Large hardcover book. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important refer...

In this vibrant canvas, I've melded the vitality of acrylics with the depth of oils to express a scene brimming with life. As a blend of expressionism and impressionism, it captures ...

Village. Oil on cardboard, 79.5 x 100.5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, S...

19th Century Seascape with a Brig in High Seas, signed illegibly and dated 1857, an oil on canvas painting featuring a Brig laboring in heavy sea...

This splendid painting depicts in detail a bright view of a mountain lake,note the fine definition of details and the valuable perspective depth that give the work a feeling of pleas...

American oil on canvas of landscape depicting mountains, meadows, and a stream in the original mounted foliage gilt frame. Late 19th Century.