Will Barnet
1911–2012 · American · 12 artworks
Social RealismExpressionismSimplified formsFlat planes of colorSymbolic imageryFigurative representationPrintmaking techniques
artist bio
Will Barnet was an American artist known for his figurative paintings and prints that evolved from social realism to a more abstract and symbolic style. His work often explored themes of family, memory, and the human condition, blending realism with a modernist sensibility.
what you'll learn
Studying Barnet's work allows students to explore the transition from social realism to more symbolic and abstract forms, while also understanding the importance of composition and simplified forms in conveying emotion and narrative.
related: Edward Hopper, George Bellows, Milton Avery
12 artworks
Mary
1936
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Idle Hands
1935
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Soft boiled eggs
1946
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Jewish tailor
1938
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City Child (Air in the City No. 2)
1938
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Family and Pink Table
1948
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not detected
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Little Joe
1935
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Men in a Ditch
1936
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Study for Three Muses
1985
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Rosie
1936
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Labor (Workers)
1935
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