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The 25 artworks by Bill Traylor 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 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Platno z lnenim vlaknom · Certifikat o avtentičnosti · Dostava po vsem svetu Bill Traylor · 1854 – 1949

Untitled (Dog Fight with Writing)

1940 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Bill Traylor’s ‘Untitled (Dog Fight)’ – a raw, expressive drawing from 1940. Explore this folk art masterpiece featuring bold lines & symbolic conflict. Discover Traylor's unique vision!

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Popularity: No. 1 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Mule)

1939 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

A striking 1939 pencil and watercolor depiction of a mule by self-taught master Bill Traylor captures the essence of Alabama folklore, inviting you to explore this powerful piece of American modern art history.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 2 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Mean Dog (On reverse: Man Leading Mule)

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

A striking black figure set against a bold red background defines this powerful 1942 work by self-taught master Bill Traylor, inviting you to explore the raw emotion of his unique Southern folk art legacy.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 3 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Black Turkey

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Bill Traylor’s ‘Black Turkey’ (1942) is a striking pen & ink drawing of a solitary bird – a powerful example of his unique, evocative style. Explore this iconic piece!

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
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Popularity: No. 4 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Žuta kokoška

1940 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Žuta kokoška - Izjemna gouache slikarska dela Bill Traylorja iz leta 1940, ki prikazuje abstraktno ekspresionistično umetnost in folklorne elementi. Razstava v MoMA.

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Popularity: No. 5 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Man Carrying Dog on Object]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 6 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Black Elephant with a Brown Ear]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 7 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Man and Woman]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 8 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Woman with Umbrella and Man on Crutch)

1942 · original 44 x 29 cm

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Popularity: No. 9 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Cat]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 10 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
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Untitled [Man with Pipe]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 11 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Man in Black and Blue with Cigar and Suitcase

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 12 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Dog Fight with Writing)

1942 · original 53 x 56 cm

A dynamic depiction of two dogs locked in a fierce fight by self-taught master Bill Traylor captures the raw energy of 1942 folk art, inviting you to explore this powerful piece through a handmade oil reproduction.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 13 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Hen]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Popularity: No. 14 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Blue and Brown Buildings]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 15 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Figure on Construction with Legs]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 16 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Smoking Man with Figure Construction]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Bill Traylor’s "Untitled \[Smoking Man\]" – a surreal, unsettling drawing of figures & animals. Explore this expressionist piece featuring bold lines and symbolic themes.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 17 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Woman Walking with Handbag]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 18 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Exciting Event with Animals]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Discover "Untitled [Exciting Event with Animals]" by Bill Traylor – a captivating drawing of animals & figures. Explore this unique folk art masterpiece's vibrant energy and historical significance.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 19 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Horse]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 20 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Yellow and Blue House with Figures and Dog)

1939 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 21 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Red Goat with Snake)

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 22 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled (Seated Woman)

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 23 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Red Man

1942 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 24 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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Untitled [Turkey with Bug]

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

Tehnika: Ročno slikano oljno barvo na platnu
Izdelovano: Naročilo izdeluje usposobljen slikar
Popularity: No. 25 of 69 artworks by Bill Traylor
Dostava: Po vsem svetu, približno 5 tednjem

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The artist

Bill Traylor

1854 – 1949

Hitri podatki

Top-ranked workUntitled (Dog Fight with Writing)
Topics exploredwomen, men, colour
Corpus themesfolk art traditions, social commentary subtle
Room fitkavarna
Movementsart brut
Color intensityuravnotežen, živopisno
Works on APS69
Typical colorsrožnato rjava

Biography

The Voice of Alabama Folklore

William “Bill” Traylor remains one of the most profound enigmas in the annals of American art history—a self-taught African American visionary whose striking drawings emerged from the quiet obscurity of rural Alabama during the Great Depression. His work, characterized by a hauntingly beautiful simplicity, serves as a window into a world shaped by the complexities of the Jim Crow South. While early critics often dismissed his compositions as mere “primitive” or “outsider” sketches, modern scholarship has undergone a dramatic reassessment, recognizing Traylor as a master of modernism whose rhythmic lines and symbolic figures command a place within the global canon of fine art. This rediscovery was catalyzed by the tireless efforts of Charles Shannon, who encountered Traylor’s captivating vision in 1940, effectively bringing his singular perspective to the attention of a wider, more appreciative audience.

Born into the harsh realities of slavery on the plantation of George Hartful Traylor, Bill’s early life was defined by the profound social upheavals of the nineteenth century. His parents, Sally and Bill Calloway, navigated the immense hardships inherent in the post-emancipation era, instilling in him a sense of resilience that would later permeate his creative output. Despite the systemic discrimination and economic struggles of the sharecropping system in Alabama, Traylor built a life of remarkable familial devotion, fathering approximately twenty children. His journey from the bondage of slavery through the reconstruction era to the twilight of his life in Montgomery is a testament to human endurance, a narrative arc that provides a heavy, soulful backdrop to the imagery he would eventually commit to paper.

A Visual Language of Resilience and Motion

Traylor’s artistic career began unexpectedly late in his life, following his relocation to Montgomery in 1939. Driven by a sudden impulse to create, he utilized whatever materials were at hand—often pencil, crayon, or ink on discarded paper—to capture the essence of his surroundings. His work is not merely a collection of figures; it is a dynamic lexicon of movement and memory. In pieces such as Untitled (Dog Fight with Writing), one can witness the raw energy and kinetic tension of two dogs locked in combat, a composition that captures the visceral intensity of folk life through sharp, decisive strokes. His ability to distill complex emotions into minimalist forms allows his subjects—ranging from livestock like pigs to human figures engaged in daily toil or sudden violence—to vibrate with an almost supernatural life.

The symbolism within Traylor’s repertoire is both subtle and profound, often blending the mundane with the mythic. His depictions of animals and people frequently inhabit a space that feels simultaneously grounded in the reality of Alabama folklore and elevated by a dreamlike abstraction. This unique stylistic approach allows him to explore themes of:

The rhythms of rural life: Capturing the steady, often grueling pace of agricultural existence.
Social tension: Using fragmented figures to mirror the fractured social landscape of the segregated South.
Narrative movement: Utilizing a sense of "floating" or disconnected limbs to suggest action and transformation.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The historical significance of Bill Traylor cannot be overstated. He stands as a bridge between the oral traditions of the African American experience and the formal language of modern art. His work does not merely document history; it interprets the psychological landscape of an era marked by both extreme oppression and incredible creative survival. By transforming the scraps of everyday life into permanent artifacts of beauty, Traylor challenged the boundaries of what constitutes "fine art" and forced the art world to look toward the margins for true innovation.

Today, his legacy continues to resonate through museums and galleries worldwide, serving as a cornerstone for the study of self-taught artists. His ability to communicate the universal through the deeply personal ensures that his vision remains as vital and provocative today as it was when he first began drawing in the streets of Montgomery. Through his pencil and paper, Traylor achieved a form of immortality, ensuring that the voices of the Alabama landscape would never be silenced.

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