George Grammer (American, 1928-2019). Oil Derricks. Acrylic on paper. 18 x 11-3/4 inches (45.7 x 29.8 cm) (sheet). Signe...

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George Grammer (American, 1928-2019)
Oil Derricks
Acrylic on paper
18 x 11-3/4 inches (45.7 x 29.8 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower right: Grammer

Property from the Collection of Arthur and Elizabeth Weinman

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Fort Worth.

As a member of the Fort Worth Circle, George Grammer forged his aesthetic centered on realism infused with a sense of abstraction. His works, imbued with an atmosphere of stark beauty and haunting melancholy, manifested Grammer's deft use of light and darkness, along with the masterful rendering of movement. Throughout his illustrious career, Grammer remained committed to encapsulating the essence of his Texan heritage, making his works an enduring tribute to the region.


More information about George Grammer. See also: Grammer, George Artist.



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