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David Park Most Popular Paintings

The 12 artworks by David Park our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 12 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide David Park · 1911 – 1960

The Jazz Musicians

1954 · Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford

A vibrant depiction of a lively jazz band captures the energetic essence of 1954 through David Park's expressive brushwork, inviting you to bring this soulful piece of American art history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Two Bathers

1958 · San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco

Vibrant oil on canvas captures the expressive energy of two bathers in this iconic 1958 masterpiece by Bay Area Figurative pioneer David Park, inviting you to bring a touch of mid-century modernism into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 34 cm Commission this artwork

Allegory of Music: Solemnity

1936 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Woman with Red Mouth

1955 · original 72 x 61 cm

Explore David Park’s "Woman with Red Mouth" (1955). A striking portrait in a stylized expressionist style, featuring bold brushstrokes & vibrant color. Discover this unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27561 × 72 cm Commission at original size

Head

1959 · original 80 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17529 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$30166 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Beach Profile

1953 · original 85 x 76 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33676 × 85 cm Commission at original size

Two Violinists

1939 · original 90 x 97 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$40297 × 90 cm Commission at original size

Two Flutists in Yellow

1939 · original 97 x 107 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$450107 × 97 cm Commission at original size

Seated Figure

original 97 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$36075 × 97 cm Commission at original size

Two Flutists in Yellow

1938 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 96.52 x 107.31cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$450107 × 97 cm Commission at original size

Allegory of Music: The Muses

1936 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Sunbather

1953 · original 94 x 119 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 13 artworks by David Park
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$474119 × 94 cm Commission at original size

The artist

David Park

1911 – 1960

Quick facts

Works on APS13
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Also known asديفيد بارك, Дэвид Парк
Died1960
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic, vivid
Lifespan49 years
Copyright statusUnder copyright

Biography

The Genesis of a Visionary

Born in the historic atmosphere of Boston in 1911, David Park’s artistic journey was anchored by a profound respect for the structural essence of life. His early years at Boston University, studying under the legendary George Bridgman, instilled in him an unparalleled understanding of anatomy and the rhythmic power of gesture. This foundational discipline provided the skeletal strength upon which he would later drape his most vibrant explorations of color. As he moved westward to the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, Park began to absorb the expansive light and energy of the American West, setting the stage for a transformation that would eventually challenge the very foundations of contemporary painting.

The Great Stylistic Revolution

For much of his early career, Park navigated the complex territories of abstraction, yet the year 1949 marked a seismic turning point in both his practice and his soul. In a move that stunned the San Francisco art community, he staged a dramatic departure from pure abstraction, choosing instead to reclaim the human figure as a central protagonist in his work. This was not a mere return to tradition, but the birth of the Bay Area Figurative Movement—a bold, modern reclamation of subject matter. Alongside luminaries such as Elmer Bischoff and Richard Diebenkorn, Park sought to bridge the gap between the visceral energy of abstract expressionism and the recognizable world. His new direction was defined by a unique synthesis of elements:

Expressive brushwork that captured the immediate pulse of life;
Flattened planes of color that emphasized the tactile reality of the canvas;
A humanist focus on the beauty found within everyday, unadorned moments.

The Soul in the Subject

Park’s mature work is a celebration of the palpable and the profound, often finding extraordinary depth in the most intimate of settings. His canvases breathe with the vitality of The Jazz Musicians and the quiet, sun-drenched vulnerability of his many nude studies. Through a masterful use of bold palettes and textured forms, he transformed scenes of daily life—a woman bathing or a simple landscape—into evocative meditations on the human condition. There is an unmistakable immediacy in his technique; his gestural strokes do not merely depict a subject but seem to enact it, inviting the viewer to feel the warmth of the light and the weight of the atmosphere. In doing so, Park achieved something rare: he captured the psychological resonance of a moment, ensuring that his legacy would remain as vibrant and enduring as the colors he so passionately applied to his canvas.

Questions & Answers

How can I see every artwork made by David Park?

Every work by David Park on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of David Park's works?

David Park's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

Where can I see the color profile of David Park's work?

The Palette Genome of David Park is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 8, 2026

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