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Martin Dreyer
"The Long Road", Surreal Desert Landscape Painting

1950's

About the Item

Surrealist style painting painted with casein paint. Titled and dated by the artist as well as signed. Painting was shown in many exhibits around Texas. Framed in a rustic wooden frame. Artist Biography: Martin Dreyer was an accomplished painter, fiction writer, teacher, gallery owner, collector or art, and political activist. He is known for his fanciful oil paintings ranging from genre scenes to still life's to portraits. He was mostly active as a painter in 1940s to 1950s. During his time as an artist he showed at Houston Artist Exhibitions, Texas General Exhibitions and appeared in a group show at the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, The Houston Museum of Fine Art, and the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston.
  • Creator:
    Martin Dreyer
  • Creation Year:
    1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AL0000.3201stDibs: LU55131907853

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