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Gertrude Barrer-Russell
“Untitled”

Circa 1960

About the Item

Very finely executed twelve individually fired ceramic tiles laid down on plywood backing to create a madonna liked figure. Signed lower right. Circa 1960. Condition is excellent. Framed in its original white painted artist’s strip frame. Overall framed measurements are 23.5 by 18.5 inches. Provenance: A Long Island, New York estate. Born in New York City in 1921, Gertrude Barrer-Russell has been considered a remarkable addition to the American modern art movement. After studying at the Art Student’s League in New York and then at the University of Iowa, she began her professional career as an illustrator, muralist, painter, printmaker, and sculptor. Working alone and often in collaboration with her husband, Frank Russell, Gertrude produced artwork with poignant emotion and expressive beauty until she passed away in 1997. Gertrude Barrer-Russell’s work has been exhibited in prestigious museums around the country, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Brooklyn Museum, the Pennsylvania Academy, and the Whitney Museum.
  • Creator:
    Gertrude Barrer-Russell (1921 - 1992, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU14112375532
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