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George Laisner
'Fireflies', Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Art Association, Seattle

Circa 1955

About the Item

Signed upper right, 'Laisner' for George Laisner (American, 1914-1984), titled, verso, 'Fireflies', and painted circa 1955. Born in Czechoslovakia, Laisner first studied at the University of Chicago and, subsequently, at the Art Institute of Chicago. He exhibited widely and with success throughout the 1930's thru the 1960's including at San Francisco Art Association, 1930s, 1940s; Seattle Museum, 1937, 1939; Golden Gate International Exhibition, 1939; San Francisco Museum of Art, 1939, 1943, 1948 and at the Oakland Art Gallery (later, Museum), 1940, 1947. George Laisner's works are held in the permanent collections of numerous museums including the Seattle Museum and the San Francisco Art Association Museum.
  • Creator:
    George Laisner (1914 - 1984)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor losses, minor marks; unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3447237102

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