Robert Frederick Vorreyer
Spartan Warriors (male nude fantasy)
1999

About the Item

Amazing fantasy group male nude composition by American artist, Robert Frederick Vorreyer (1924-2016). Graphite pencil on paper, image measures 15 x 27 inches; 27.5 x 40.5 inches framed. signed and dated lower right. Excellent condition with no damage or conservation. VORREYER, Robert Frederick Robert Frederick Vorreyer (August 25, 1924 - January 27, 2016) was truly a master of graphic media. The power and dynamics of Robert's graphics are in the use of negative space in the skillful rendering of the human form. Handled with great sensitivity and dignity, the figures seem to be alive with a sharpness that challenges the eye of the beholder. Robert was born in Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, IL and graduated from the Downers Grove High School with and art scholarship to an accredited college. He attended the University of Illinois, the Brooklyn Museum Art School, the Royal Academy in London as well as studying independently with various artists. Robert was a World War II special service artist in Camp Robinson, AR and eventually became the art director for TLVA Infantry/Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia. From 1958 until his retirement, Robert became the Director of Display and Production for Charles Wood Enterprises in Lake George, NY. In 1969 and 1973, he also designed the New York State Float - Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC. Robert was a charter member of the Adirondack Artists Guild. He was also the past Chair for Liturgical Art on the Architectural Committee for the Albany Catholic Diocese (New York) and eventually became president of the Norton Artists Guild (West Palm Beach, FL).

Creator:

Robert Frederick Vorreyer (1924 - 2016, American)

Creation Year:

1999

Dimensions:

Height: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Medium:

Paper,Pencil

Movement & Style:

Realist

Period:

1990-1999