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Norman Bluhm Most Popular Paintings

The 22 artworks by Norman Bluhm 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 · 22 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Norman Bluhm · 1921 – 1999

Untitled 4

1957 · original 75 x 57 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$31175 × 57 cm Commission at original size

Thetis

1968 · original 203 x 188 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Same size as the original$1437188 × 203 cm Commission at original size

Issac Comnenus

1967 · original 218 x 188 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Same size as the original$1530188 × 218 cm Commission at original size

Eudocia

1967 · original 229 x 184 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1568184 × 229 cm Commission at original size

Untitled

1959 · original 119 x 100 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Same size as the original$566100 × 119 cm Commission at original size

Excalibur

1960 · original 183 x 162 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Same size as the original$1156162 × 183 cm Commission at original size

Study for Oz

1960 · original 64 x 184 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$562184 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Aritic

1959 · original 183 x 458 cm

Discover "Aritic" by Norman Bluhm (1959), a vibrant abstract expressionist painting. Explore Bluhm's unique style & this captivating piece – a must-have for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20049 × 20 cm Commission this artwork

Untitled

1960 · original 91 x 153 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20040 × 25 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$634153 × 91 cm Commission at original size

Mathematics

1962 · original 182 x 123 cm

Explore Norman Bluhm’s ‘Mathematics’: a fragmented, emotionally charged abstract expressionist portrait in dark blues & reds. Layered impasto & dynamic lines create a powerful, unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$915123 × 182 cm Commission at original size

Mathematics

1962 · original 182 x 123 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$915123 × 182 cm Commission at original size

Study I, Yellow and Black

1960 · original 61 x 51 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27151 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Dido

1973 · original 285 x 305 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Thamyris

1972 · original 206 x 291 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Erythea

1971 · original 244 x 290 cm

Explore 'Erythea' by Norman Bluhm – a dynamic 1971 abstract expressionist painting of swirling colors & gestural brushstrokes. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$20034 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

Study 3

1973

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Ariel

1959 · original 58 x 38 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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Same size as the original$24138 × 58 cm Commission at original size

Mojabe

1966 · original 229 x 184 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1568229 × 184 cm Commission at original size

Unused preparatory drawing from In Memory of My Feelings

1967 · original 35 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Preparatory drawing from In Memory of My Feelings

1967 · original 35 x 28 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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It's Raining

1960 · original 122 x 102 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$584102 × 122 cm Commission at original size

Acheron

1971 · original 168 x 688 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 27 artworks by Norman Bluhm
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The artist

Norman Bluhm

1921 – 1999

Quick facts

Top 3 worksUntitled 4, Thetis, Issac Comnenus
Works on APS27
NationalityUnited States
Lifespan78 years
Born1921, Chicago, United States
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Also known asノーマン・ブルーム, Норман Блум

Biography

The Weight of the Brush

To look at the work of Norman Bluhm is to witness the residue of a life shaped by profound disruption. He was an abstract expressionist painter who did not merely paint; he processed the wreckage of the mid-twentieth century through heavy, gestural application. His presence in the canon is cemented by his inclusion in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These are not mere accolades; they are evidence of a technical command that forced the art world to pay attention.

Bluhm’s trajectory was never linear. He began with the rigid, structural logic of architecture, attending the Illinois Institute of Technology at sixteen. There, he operated in the shadow of giants like Mies van de Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. This early exposure to architectural precision provided a skeletal framework that his later, more chaotic abstraction would eventually dismantle.

War and Rebirth

The trajectory of his life shifted violently during World War II. Drafted into the U.S. Air Force, Bluhm returned from service physically injured and emotionally scarred by the loss of his brother. This period of trauma effectively killed the architect and birthed the painter. He sought a life that was entirely his own, trading blueprints for brushes. This pursuit led him to the heart of European tradition.

His training was rigorous and geographically diverse:

Academia de Belle Arte in Florence, Italy, where he grounded himself in fine art fundamentals.
École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France, a period that placed him in direct contact with the era's heavyweights, including Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti.

A Concrete Legacy

Bluhm’s significance lies in his ability to bridge the gap between formal training and raw, expressive energy. His works, such as "Chandelle" (1966) and "Oz", demonstrate a refusal to settle for easy aesthetics. The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds pieces that reflect this uncompromising stance. He did not rely on decorative flourishes; he relied on the physical reality of paint. His career remains a study in how personal devastation can be converted into a disciplined, visual language.

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Norman Bluhm in a specific palette?

The By Palettes page groups Norman Bluhm's artworks by their color palettes.

How do I find all works by Norman Bluhm in a given medium?

To find all works by Norman Bluhm in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

What aliases or alternate names does Norman Bluhm have?

Norman Bluhm appears under the alternate names ノーマン・ブルーム, Норман Блум.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 18, 2026

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