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Aaron Berkman Art

American, 1900-1991
Aaron Berkman was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1900. In 1916 Berkman attended the Connecticut League of Art Students, founded by Charles Noel Flagg. Beginning in 1919 he studied under Albertus E. Jones at the Hartford Art School. Berkman was influenced during this time by George Inness and John Singer Sargent and the Old Masters. He received a scholarship to the Museum Art School of Boston in 1921 and then traveled to Europe, remaining there from 1924 through 1925. He spent time in France, Italy, Spain, Holland and Belgium. In 1929 Berkman moved to New York City, continuing a friendship and painting relationship with Milton Avery. He was appointed by the W.P.A. as Director of the WPA Art Center at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Berkman helped established the A.C.A. Gallery in New York City at 52 West 8th St., the first Artist Cooperative Gallery in New York City. He spent summers on Monhegan Island in Maine, Cape Ann in Massachusetts, the Connecticut Shore, Vermont and the Adirondacks. When the WPA ended, the 92nd Street Y became the Y Art Center, with Berkman remaining as the Director. He also taught art classes and lectured on art history. Berkman had many one-man exhibitions and group shows. He wrote two books. Art and Space and The Functional Line and was a columnist for ARTnews. When Berkman retired from the position at the Y Art Center, he established Bercone Gallery, New York City where he continued to paint, teach and exhibit. His work appears in many corporate, private and museum collections.
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"Under the Beach Umbrella, " American Realist, Watercolor, Seaside, Figural

Aaron Berkman"Under the Beach Umbrella, " American Realist, Watercolor, Seaside, Figural

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"Under the Beach Umbrella, " American Realist, Watercolor, Seaside, Figural

By Aaron Berkman

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Aaron Berkman was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1900. In 1916 Berkman attended the Connecticut League of Art Students, founded by Charles Noel Flagg. Beginning in 1919 he studied under Albertus E. Jones at the Hartford Art School. Berkman was influenced during this time by George Inness and John Singer Sargent and the Old Masters. He received a scholarship to the Museum Art School of Boston in 1921 and then traveled to Europe, remaining there from 1924 through 1925. He spent time in France, Italy, Spain, Holland and Belgium. In 1929 Berkman moved to New York City, continuing a friendship and painting relationship with Milton Avery. He was appointed by the W.P.A. as Director of the WPA Art Center at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Berkman helped established the A.C.A. Gallery in New York City at 52 West 8th St., the first Artist Cooperative Gallery in New York City. He spent summers on Monhegan Island in...

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20th Century American Realist Aaron Berkman Art

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People Lawn Bowling in Central Park New York City 1950 oil/canvas NYC blue green
People Lawn Bowling in Central Park New York City 1950 oil/canvas NYC blue green

Aaron BerkmanPeople Lawn Bowling in Central Park New York City 1950 oil/canvas NYC blue green, 1950

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People Lawn Bowling in Central Park New York City 1950 oil/canvas NYC blue green

By Aaron Berkman

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Aaron Berkman (1900 - 1991) “Bowling in Central Park” New York Oil on canvas 10 x 14 inches Signed and titled verso: Aaron Berkman 1950 Provenance: Private collection, USA Aaron Ber...

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Abstract painting of People on the Beach oil on canvas circa 1950-1960 New York
Abstract painting of People on the Beach oil on canvas circa 1950-1960 New York

Aaron BerkmanAbstract painting of People on the Beach oil on canvas circa 1950-1960 New York

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Abstract painting of People on the Beach oil on canvas circa 1950-1960 New York

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Aaron Berkman (New York, 1900 - 1929) "Beach" Oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches Signed lower right: Aaron Berkman Unframed Provenance: Private collection, USA An abstract oil painting o...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Aaron Berkman Art

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The Party - oil on canvas - New York City town house at night - 20th century
The Party - oil on canvas - New York City town house at night - 20th century

Aaron BerkmanThe Party - oil on canvas - New York City town house at night - 20th century, Mid 20th century

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The Party - oil on canvas - New York City town house at night - 20th century

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Oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches Signed verso Not framed Provenance: Private collection, USA Aaron Berkman was born in Hartford, Connecticut where his parents had been settled since 1...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Aaron Berkman Art

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Canvas, Oil

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