Gerald Williamson "Jerry" Bywaters (American, 1906-1989). The Courtyard, 1929. Oil on canvas. 26 x 36 inches (66.0 x 91....

Description

Gerald Williamson "Jerry" Bywaters (American, 1906-1989)
The Courtyard, 1929
Oil on canvas
26 x 36 inches (66.0 x 91.4 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Jerry / Bywaters / 1929

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Dallas.

Gerald Williamson "Jerry" Bywaters, born in 1906, stands as an influential figure in Texas's rich artistic tapestry and a member of the Dallas Nine. As an artist, teacher, critic, and director of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, he effectively wore many hats, imparting a strong influence on the region's cultural discourse including traveling world to bring the world to Texas. His work, imbued with earth-tones and the rugged spirit, emanates authenticity and a profound understanding of the cultural and geographical beyond the Lone Star state. Bywaters' lifetime of dedication to his art and his substantial impact on arts education and curation cements his enduring legacy in the annals of American art.


More information about Gerald Williamson "Jerry" Bywaters. See also: Bywaters, Gerald Williamson "Jerry" Artist.

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