Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6
Eugene DyczkowskiCivilizationc. 1948
c. 1948
$7,500
£5,641.80
€6,535.76
CA$10,573.45
A$11,758.38
CHF 6,170.44
MX$143,387.78
NOK 77,996.49
SEK 73,124.82
DKK 48,782.14
About the Item
Civilization, c. 1948, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 20 x 24 inches, label verso reads “Eugene M. Dyczkowski / Grand Inland, N. Y. / Civilization,” inscribed verso in the artist’s hand: “Eugene M. Dyckowski / Grand Island N. Y. Price [illegible],” Rochester NY Framer’s stamp verso and titled “Civilization,” exhibited: Buffalo Society of Artist’s Exhibition, Albright Art Gallery (AKG Art Museum), October, 1948 (see Gallery Presents Buffalo as Artists See It; Waterfront Scene Beautifully Painted, The Buffalo News, October 2, 1948)
Eugene Matthew Dyczkowski was a multifaceted American artist known for his contributions as a painter, illustrator, muralist, cartoonist, and educator. Born on May 1, 1899, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he relocated with his family to Niagara Falls, New York, in 1917. Dyczkowski began his studies with cartoonist Eugene Zimmerman. He further honed his skills at the Albright Art School in Buffalo and the Buffalo School of Fine Arts, learning from instructors such as John Rummell, Arthur Lee, and Eliot O’Hara. His early works encompassed bucolic landscapes, urban scenes, and figure studies, often reflecting a realist style infused with a strong sense of color.
In 1924, Dyczkowski was featured in his first exhibition with the Buffalo Society of Artists, marking the beginning of a prolific exhibition career. He showed extensively, including at the 1929 World's Fair in Warsaw, Poland and dozens of exhibitions from the 1920s through the 1950s with the Buffalo Society of Artists, The Patteran, the Niagara Falls Society of Artists, the Rockport Art Association, the Kenmore Art Society, the Polish Arts Club (Co-founder and First President), and the Grand Island Art Club. He had a solo exhibition at the Albright Art Gallery (now AKG) in 1944 and was honored with a traveling exhibition in 1946. He won multiple prizes, including with the Buffalo Society of Artists. Dyczkowski also served as Educational Director of the Albright Art Gallery (now AKG). During the 1930s, he worked for Works Progress Administration (WPA) as a muralist, creating notable pieces such as Defending Forts at Fort Niagara State Park and murals at Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo.
During the 1940s, Dyczkowski’s American Scene paintings took on a lyrical painterly quality even when depicting a belching locomotive leaving a factory. The present work, Civilization, is a prime example of Dyczkowski’s paintings from this period. When the canvas was exhibited at the Buffalo Society of Artist’s Exhibition at the Albright Art Gallery (now AKG) in 1948, a local art critic wrote “There is a universality about Eugene Dyczkowski’s picture of a factory encroaching on green fields, wryly entitled ‘Civilization,’ that makes the canvas transcend mere locality.” In the 1950s, his artistic style underwent a significant transformation from realism to abstract expressionism making Civilization among the last group of Dyczkowski’s American Scene paintings.
Dyczkowski was deeply involved in promoting Polish-American culture. He co-founded the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo in 1944 and served as its first president from 1945 to 1946. His efforts with the club raised awareness about the significance of Polish heritage and promoted Polish culture. Following the club's first national conference, he was elected as the first president of the American Council of Polish Cultural Clubs. Eugene Dyczkowski passed away in 1987, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be appreciated for its historical and artistic significance. His paintings are part of collections of the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, the Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University, and the Tennessee State Museum, among others.
- Creator:Eugene Dyczkowski (1899 - 1987, American)
- Creation Year:c. 1948
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:20 x 24 inchesPrice: $7,500
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1859216791462
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2022
15 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Los Angeles, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllUntitled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Untitled, c. 1940s, oil on Masonite, signed lower right, 19 ¾ x 25 ¾ inches
Ava Vorhaus Gabriel was a New York-based painter, lithographer, and designer. Born in Larchmont, Gabriel ...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Jones & Laughlin Mills (Untitled)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jones & Laughlin Mills (Untitled), 1934, oil on panel, signed lower right, 20 x 24 inches, signed and dated August, 1934 verso, inscribed "Miss Perry" verso, nails from old exhibitio...
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Arthur Kill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painting is part of our exhibition Charles Goeller: A Wistful Loneliness.
Oil on canvas, 15 ¾ x 24 inches, Signed and titled verso on stretcher
Exhibited:
[Solo Exhibition] Cha...
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Landscape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Landscape, c. 1930-40s, oil on panel, signed lower right, 16 x 20 inches
Jeanette Maxfield Lewis was a California-based landscape painter and etcher. Born in Oakland, she spent much...
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Goldmine, Central City, Colorado
By Joseph Meert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Goldmine, Central City, Colorado, c. 1936 - 38, oil on canvas, 28 x 36 inches, signed lower right; provenance includes Platt Fine Art, Chicago (label verso); likely original frame pa...
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
RFD#1
By Dale Nichols
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RFD #1, 1937, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, titled verso, 24 x 30 inches
Iowa had Grant Wood. Missouri had Thomas Hart Benton. Kansas had John Steuart Curry. And, Neb...
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$75,000
You May Also Like
The Edge
By Nicholas Evans-Cato
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA --Every painting begins with a place to stand. Sometimes I find one in seconds; sometimes the hunt goes on for many seasons. A canvas c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Made Redundant
By Ron Rizk
Located in Fairfield, CT
Ron Rizk’s paintings depict the intimate personal history of locales from his life. Ethereal and yet grounded in reality, the paintings tell the stories of very real places as seen ...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$15,200
Off Peak
By Nicholas Berger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unframed Dimensions: 36 x 48 inches
Framed Dimensions: 41 1/4 x 53 1/4 inches
Nicholas Berger Biography
American, b. 1949
In his more than three decades as an artist, Nicholas Berg...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Quiet Places
By Nicholas Berger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicholas Berger Biography
American, b. 1949
In his more than three decades as an artist, Nicholas Berger (b. 1949) has created an outstanding body of work that continues to evolve a...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Projects
By Nicholas Evans-Cato
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA --Every painting begins with a place to stand. Sometimes I find one in seconds; sometimes the hunt goes on for many seasons. A canvas c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Out of Use, study
By Nicholas Berger
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nicholas Berger Biography
American, b. 1949
In his more than three decades as an artist, Nicholas Berger (b. 1949) has created an outstanding body of work that continues to evolve a...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
