PRINCESS

A man's affair with a boat

Pre-WWII Artwork 1939-1940
WWII Artwork 1940-1945 Early Abstract Period 1947-1960
Late Abstract Period 1960- 1979 Pointillistic Period 1980 -1992

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WWII Artwork 1940-1945

Town Hall AKA/The Isolationists

1941, fine art print on canvas. One of Joe Richards striking pieces, this shows Independence Hall in Philadelphia against a background of gathering storm clouds. Tilted back in a chair outside the door is a guard, dozing blissfully. Said Richards, “The man's oblivion to the storm symbolizes for me our apathy to the danger in the world situation.” This painting was painted on the eve of America 's entrance into the WWII arena.

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.

The Holdout

1941, fine art print on canvas. Joe Richards' satirical depiction of the ever staunch Union League Club in Philadelphia painted while he was enlisted in the Marine Corps, stationed in a supply depot in Philadelphia and commissioned to paint war posters. Just one of the many fine art depictions by Joe Richards of the flamboyant architecture that prevailed in both Philadelphia and Charleston .

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.

Red Charlestonian

1940, fine art print on canvas. Painted for Joe Richards one man show hosted by the Carolina Art association on December 17, 19 40 at the Gibbes Memorial Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina during his trip south on Princess. The Gibbes Gallery is now the Gibbes Museum of Art.

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.

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Red Charlestonian Actual size: 14” x 18½” Price: $95.00 Qty:

Row Houses

1940, fine art print on canvas. It is not known whether this great architectural art piece was painted in Philadelphia or Charleston. It was painted in the WPA art style that prevailed at the time.

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.

Charleston Street

1940, fine art print on canvas. Joe Richards' unusual perspective gave his artwork a fresh and unusual style of its own. Also displayed at the Gibbs Memorial Gallery during his trio south on Princess, this cityscape breathes of the artist's intense style.

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.

1940, fine art print on canvas. Joe Richards painted in Charleston and Philadelphia during this period and it is not known which city this unique work of art was painted in. With striking colors and unusual perspectives it was considered very avante garde in the time.

Available unframed in Giclee prints on canvas. This artwork is easy to have either stretched or mounted on foam board and framed. The prints on canvas look as much like a painting as the original artwork.