Art by James Dean

This is a collection of art pieces made by James Dean that is featured in Men's Vogue Magazine Online in the arts section. All images were provided by courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

All of Jimmy's drawings and paintaing suggests him as an artists with a stead hand, unique eye, and a morbidly sense of humor.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

This is an abstract painting done by James Dean in 1949 during his senior year in high school.This piece features a strange view from space and unknown creatures being crushed by an obelisk bristling with eyeballs on stalks.

DOUBLE MIRRORED FACIAL FEATURES SKETCH

Dean's sketch of a funhouse double reflection of a woman's nose, lips, and eyes done with blue ink on white paper.

ARROW THROUGH WOMAN SKETCH

Perhaps a Valentine's Day offering from James Dean to Geraldine Page: A woman with an upside-down heart-shaped bottom pierced by Cupid's arrow.

NUDE FIGURES STUDIES

A compelling trio, with a nude female straddling two male companions.

THREE DRAWINGS

Dean used the back of a flyer for Women of Trachis to create three images: At left, a sketch of a right hand; at right, a sketch of a right leg and foot (believed to be Dean's); and in the center a none-too-jolly-looking jester.

THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS

This painting was created by Dean sometime around 1954. The painting appears to show a white, giant, God-like figure towering behind a sinister forest of stark, fire-charred trees. Presumably one must cross the forest to reach the light.