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Bernard Krigstein
‘The Bathers’ Figurative Young Men Nude Ashcan School Artists Movement O/C

1983

About the Item

Bernard Krigstein (March 22, 1919 – January 8, 1990) was an American illustrator and Ashscan school painter who received acclaim for his innovative and influential approach to comic book art, notably in EC Comics. He was known as Bernie Krigstein, and his artwork usually displayed the signature B. Krigstein. His best-known work in comic books is the short story "Master Race", originally published in the debut issue (April 1955) of EC Comics' Impact. Krigstein also goes down in history as the first comics artist to establish his own labor union, which unfortunately nearly cost him his career. He eventually retired from the comics industry and devoted the rest of his life to painting. Krigstein left a powerful body of work behind which still inspires other... 'By The Lake', oil on canvas, framed. Represented by American Art Gallery Carmel California
  • Creator:
    Bernard Krigstein (1919 - 1990)
  • Creation Year:
    1983
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Carmel, CA
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    Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh , Ringo Starr, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU138028235552
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