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🌟 The Blueprint of a Masterpiece: Emil Bisttram’s The Combat 🌟
Before a masterpiece takes its final form, there is often a period of experimentation, refinement, and discovery. This work offers a rare glimpse into Emil Bisttram's artistic process and the development of one of his most significant compositions.

Featured Artwork:Emil Bisttram
(1895–1976)The Combat, 1932
Pencil on paper | 21 x 20 inches
Signed lower left

Fresh from studying in Mexico under the legendary muralist Diego Rivera, Bisttram created this striking 1932 graphite study. It served as the exact structural and thematic foundation for his iconic 1933 canvas, Combat, and directly birthed his massive, mid-1930s federal courthouse murals (Justice Tempered with Mercy, Cooperation, and Strife).

Through the lens of Dynamic Symmetry, you can see Bisttram breaking away from traditional representation. The interlocking diagonals of the horses and the monumental, sculptural anatomy show a master craftsman perfectly balancing recognizable storytelling with raw, geometric abstraction.

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The Combat, 1932, by Emil Bisttram — Addison Rowe Gallery The Combat, 1932, by Emil Bisttram, is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.

🌟 Gallery Highlight - Raymond Jonson and Spiritual Nonobjective Art 🌟

Addison Rowe Gallery is pleased to highlight the work of Raymond Jonson (1891–1982), one of the foremost American Modernists and pioneers of spiritual abstraction in 20th century American art. He believed his purpose in life was to paint spiritual-nonobjective art.

Featured here is:

Polymer No. 28, 1971
Acrylic on Masonite
33 x 42 inches
Signed and dated lower right

Deeply influenced by Wassily Kandinsky and Bauhaus principles, Jonson devoted his life to exploring the spiritual in art through nonobjective painting. As founder of the Transcendental Painting Group and Cor Ardens, his impact on American Modernism extended far beyond the canvas — as innovator, teacher, curator, and mentor.

This gallery highlight coincides with the upcoming Sotheby’s Raymond Jonson auction beginning May 20 in New York.

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Addison Rowe Gallery specializes in historically important works by American and Southwest Modernists, including the Transcendental Painting Group, Taos Society of Artists, the Stieglitz Circle, and American Abstract artists.

Polymer No. 28, 1971 by Raymond Jonson — Addison Rowe Gallery Polymer No. 28, 1971, by Raymond Jonson, is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.

🌟 Gallery Highight of Spiritual Abstraction: The "Moon Magic" of Emil Bisttram 🌟

Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to feature a late-career masterwork by Emil Bisttram (1895–1976), a pioneering force who pushed American art beyond the physical world.

Featured Artwork:
Moon Magic, 1960
Oil on canvas | 31 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches
Signed lower right

As a co-founder of the Transcendental Painting Group, Bisttram sought to explore spiritual and cosmic themes through pure form and color. *Moon Magic* is a profound example of this singular vision; a rhythmic, abstract exploration that reflects his deep study of Dynamic Symmetry and the theories of Wassily Kandinsky.

From his early studies under Diego Rivera to his leadership in the Taos art community, Bisttram’s journey was one of constant evolution. This 1960 canvas captures the intense clarity and "higher order" that defined his later years in New Mexico. Today, his legacy is preserved in prestigious collections like the Smithsonian and the Met.

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🌟Gallery Highlight: "Some people paint their brushes out, others paint their hearts out." - Howard Schleeter 🌟

Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to feature a rhythmic and high-energy work by the "artist’s artist," Howard Schleeter (1903–1976).

Featured Artwork:

New Mexico #13, 1943
Gum Tempera | 17 ½ x 22 ½
Signed and dated lower right

In New Mexico #13, Schleeter’s technique transforms the high desert into a sculptural experience. While his contemporaries often sought smooth, romanticized views, Schleeter used heavy, rhythmic brushwork to mirror the rugged physical presence of the land itself.

By 1943, Schleeter was moving beyond literal detail to capture the "vibration" of the Southwest. Using bold, non-naturalistic tones and essential modernist planes, he cemented his role as a pioneer who pushed the boundaries of the medium while others remained tied to tradition.

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Howard B. Schleeter | New Mexico #13 (1943) | For Sale | Artsy Available for sale from Addison Rowe Gallery, Howard B. Schleeter, New Mexico #13 (1943), Gum tempera, 22 1/2 × 17 1/2 in

🌟 From Stage Design to Structural Abstraction: The Vision of Thomas Benrimo 🌟

Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to feature a mid-century masterwork by Thomas Benrimo (1887–1958), an artist who brought the sophisticated methods of the Bauhaus to the landscapes of Taos.

Featured Artwork:
Interiors, 1954
Oil on Masonite | 30 1/4 x 40 inches
Signed lower right

Influenced by his early career as a New York stage designer and educator at the Pratt Institute, Benrimo’s Interiors (1954) is a brilliant study in geometric architectural framing. Rather than depicting a literal room, the work uses light, shadow, and form to define space in a way that feels both grounded and otherworldly.

Moving to Taos in 1939, Benrimo believed that true abstraction required a "profound knowledge of nature." This philosophy allowed him to synthesize Cubist and Surrealist motifs into a singular style that earned him places in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, MoMA, and the Guggenheim.

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Interiors by Thomas Benrimo — Addison Rowe Gallery Interiors by Thomas Benrimo is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.

🌟 The Spiritual Blueprint: Raymond Jonson’s 1922 Summer 🌟

In the summer of 1922, a four-month visit to Santa Fe changed the course of American Modernism forever. Raymond Jonson (1891–1982) found himself transformed by the high desert’s rhythmic geology and stark, transformative light.

Featured Artwork:
Santa Fe, New Mexico, Summer, 1922
Oil on panel | 17 x 23 ½ inches
Signed lower left

This pivotal work captures the expansive northern landscape through stylized, emerging forms. It was during this stay that Jonson began dismantling traditional landscapes into abstract, cosmic geometries; stripping away human presence to reveal the "internal rhythm" of the New Mexico peaks.

This period acted as the catalyst for Jonson’s permanent move to Santa Fe two years later and his eventual founding of the Transcendental Painting Group (TPG). It represents the start of his lifelong search for a "higher order of existence" through non-objective form.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, Summer, 1922 by Raymond Jonson — Addison Rowe Gallery Santa Fe, New Mexico, Summer, 1922 by Raymond Jonson is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.

🌟 Women’s History Month: The Vibrant Legacy of Laura van Pappelendam 🌟

As we continue our series, Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to feature a work by a woman who dedicated over 50 years to shaping the next generation of American artists.

Featured Artwork:
Laura van Pappelendam (1883–1974) Old Wagon
Oil on canvas | 24 × 24 inches Signed lower left

A distinguished artist and educator, van Pappelendam was a pillar of the Art Institute of Chicago faculty for half a century. Her artistic pedigree is extraordinary: she studied under George Bellows and Joaquín Sorolla, and even collaborated with Diego Rivera in Mexico.

While her academic home was Chicago, her heart often resided in the Southwest. Her vibrant works, inspired by summers spent in Santa Fe, were frequently exhibited alongside legends like Georgia O’Keeffe and Mary Cassatt. Today, her work is held in permanent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois State Museum.

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🌟 Urban Vitality: The Sculpture of Abastenia St. Leger Eberle 🌟

As we continue to celebrate , Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to feature a bronze that captures the "absolute abandon" of New York City’s youth.

Featured Artwork:
Abastenia St. Leger Eberle (1878–1942)
Roller Skating (Girl Skating), 1906
Bronze with brown patina
13 × 11 ½ x 6 ¼ inches
Inscribed A St. Eberle 06
And stamped: B. Zoppo Foundry - N.Y.

Eberle was a sculptor with a "photojournalist" soul. She moved to Manhattan’s Lower East Side to live among her subjects, famously elevating the everyday play of the immigrant working class into fine art.

While she often tackled heavy social issues, Roller Skating captures a moment of pure, un-sentimentalized joy. This 1906 bronze catches a young girl in mid-motion, finding grit and vitality in the heart of urban poverty in the “ghettos” of New York.

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Roller Skating (Girl Skating) by Abastenia Eberle — Addison Rowe Gallery Roller Skating (Girl Skating) by Abastenia Eberle is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.

🌟 Women's History Month: Art in Focus 🌟
In celebration of , Addison Rowe Gallery is proud to present a collection that traces the central role of women as both creators and subjects in 20th-century art.
Featured Artwork: Max Weber (1881–1961)Woman Serving, 1911
Oil on academy board | 18 × 11 ¾ inches
Signed lower right
Max Weber was a pioneer who introduced Cubism and European modernism to the United States. In Woman Serving, Weber bridges the gap between figurative tradition and early American Cubism. Through his distinctive "stylized figuration," he transforms a domestic act into a study of rhythmic structural energy and modern form.

✨ Experience the Full Narrative ✨
We invite you to explore our curated https://bit.ly/4sAkBvk Online Viewing Room, "Sharing an Artistic Narrative," featuring this work by Weber alongside a collection that celebrates the evolution from intimate domesticity to urban abstraction.

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Woman Serving by Max Weber — Addison Rowe Gallery Woman Serving by Max Weber

🌟 The Spark of the Taos Legend: Bert Geer Phillips 🌟
In 1898, a broken wagon wheel famously interrupted a sketching trip, leading Bert Geer Phillips (1868–1956) to become the first Anglo artist to settle permanently in Taos. That moment didn't just change his life—it birthed the legendary Taos Society of Artists.

Featured Artwork:
A Daughter of the Water Clan
Oil on canvas
29 1/4 inches x 24 1/2 inches
Signed lower right

Phillips was a lifelong advocate for the Southwest, dedicated to "academic realist" portrayals of the Pueblo people. This specific composition is a stunning departure from his better-known themes. Instead of a traditional water jar, we see a pensive figure draped in a vivid green blanket, crouched amidst a stark, serene snow landscape.

The contrast of the emerald wool against the winter white showcases Phillips’ signature blend of romanticism and realism. Utilizing items from his own collection of Native American artifacts, he achieved a level of cultural detail that remains a hallmark of his legacy.
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A Daughter of the Water Clan by Bert Geer Phillips — Addison Rowe Gallery A Daughter of the Water Clan by Bert Geer Phillips is art for sale at Addison Rowe Gallery, a premier Santa Fe, New Mexico art gallery. We will help you expand your Transcendental Painting Group, American Modern art and Abstract art fine art painting collection.