Oklahoma-born artist A.D. Greer had a talent for filtering out the undesirable elements of his environment — pushing any ugliness or unpleasantness from his mind as he painted — to bring the beauty of the land to the forefront. His immersive paintings transport the viewer in an instant to a calm lakeshore or a quiet country road.
Born Aubrey Dale Greer in Oklahoma City, the artist’s mother died when he was three. His family moved – by covered wagon — to Kansas where he grew up. Greer had a brief boxing career after graduating from St. John's Military Academy in Salina, but when the Great Depression brought the economy to a screeching halt, Greer took on whatever work he could get, including lumberjacking and setting spikes on the railroad.
Greer was able to supplement the income he earned as a laborer by doing decorative painting and murals on water towers, smokestacks and restaurant walls. He credited his artistic talents for keeping him flush throughout the greatest economic downturn in American history.
In 1934, Greer opened a studio in Oklahoma City where he painted stage curtains for theaters around the country. He painted with a realistic style that surpassed his counterparts in the business, and his curtains saw great demand. Hiring a group of traveling salesmen, Greer found modest success.
Greer continued to produce proper landscape paintings, and was eventually approached by his friend, American painter Leonard Woodruff, to allow the International Art Publishing Company of Detroit to publish two of his works for free. He agreed, and the works sold over a million copies. Greer saw no compensation for those sales, but his name and reputation spread all over the United States.
Greer continued to create vivid, beautiful landscapes and other types of paintings until he died in 1998.
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"SMALL FALLS" COLORADO, MONTANA, UTAH, WASHINGTON 51 X 75 FRAMED A.D. GREER
By A.D. Greer
Located in San Antonio, TX
A.D. Greer (1904-1998) Austin Artist Image Size: 43 x 67 Frame Size: 51 x 75 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Small Falls" Signed Biography A. D. Greer (1904-1998) A.D. Greer (Austin Artist) ...
Oil
$10,500
"RIVER VALLEY" MOST LIKELY PEDERNALES RIVER FREDERICKSBURG TEXAS AD GREER
By A.D. Greer
Located in San Antonio, TX
A. D. Greer (1904-1998) Austin Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Frame Size: 32 x 44 Medium: Oil on canvas "RIVER VALLEY" SIGNED LOWER LEFT Biography A. D. Greer (1904-1998) A.D. Greer (Au...
Oil
"Yellow Roses and Blue Pot" vintage oil painting in ornate gold leaf frame
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A cheerful and luminous still life painting of a bouquet of yellow roses, a blue pot, and red drapery, masterfully executed by A. D. Greer (American, (1904 - 1998), in oil on canva...
Gold Leaf
$35,000
"BIG FALLS" COLORADO, MONTANA, UTAH, WASHINGTON 51 X 75 FRAMED A.D. GREER
By A.D. Greer
Located in San Antonio, TX
A.D. Greer (1904-1998) Austin Artist Image Size: 43 x 67 Frame Size: 51 x 75 Medium: Oil on Canvas "Big Falls" Signed Biography A. D. Greer (1904-1998) A.D. Greer (Austin Artist) An...
Oil
"Lakeside in Autumn"
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
By Texas artist A.D. Greer This Autumn landscape depicts a peaceful lake in the morning. A large tree with orange leaves towers in the foreground and hazy, blue and pink mountains gl...
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still Life Giclee with Dogwood Blossoms & Blue Hydrangeas by A. D. Greer
By A.D. Greer
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this elegant floral still life presented in a carved and painted frame with gilt accents. The composition depicts a lush arrangement of white dogwood blossoms an...
Canvas, Giltwood
Floral Still Life with Roses, Lilacs, and Zinnias
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning floral still life by A.D. Greer features a bouquet of vibrant red and white roses, purple lilacs, and red and orange zinnia flowers. Measuring a sizable 36 x 48 inches,...
Canvas, Oil
"WESTERN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE" AUSTIN ARTIST FRAMED 27 X 46
By A.D. Greer
Located in San Antonio, TX
A. D. Greer (1904-1998) Austin Artist Image Size: 21 x 40 Frame Size: 27 x 46 Medium: Oil "Mountains" SIGNED LOWER RIGHT Biography A. D. Greer (1904-1998) A.D. Greer (Austin Artist)...
Oil
"Mountain Shadows" Vintage Landscape Painting of Lake Trees Cliffs Peaks Clouds
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
By A. D. Greer 24" x 36" Oil on Canvas Painting A luminous landscape depicting the essence of wilderness: a breath-taking mountain vista bathed in golden sunlight and swathed in m...
Canvas, Oil
"Autumn Landscape", Sunset Landscape Scene of Creek in Autumn Waterfall Forest
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
This serene landscape by A.D. Greer depicts an Autumn scene of a waterfall in a creek during sunset. This painting is executed in oil on canvas and measures 24" x 30". Beautifully f...
Canvas, Oil
$60,000
"Idyllic Landscape", A.D. Greer, Original Oil on Canvas, 48x96 in, Realism, Pink
By A.D. Greer
Located in Dallas, TX
A.D. Greer was an American artist best known for his luminous landscape paintings. His images of the American West—the Grand Canyon and Yosemite Falls in particular—brought him publi...
Canvas, Oil
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"Still Life Vase with Egret" Orange Blue Gray Pink White Brown Green Bird Floral
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A still-life painting by A.D. Greer featuring a yellow vase decorated with a depiction of an egret bird and flowers, a bowl, and a background with purple flowers. By A.D. Greer 24" x...
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Beautiful Original Frame, 1940s
Located in Fulton, CA
Artist signed still life oil painting of flowers and tablecloth, circa. 1940s. Appears to be signed J. W. Arthur? Retains original period frame. Partial exhibit label on verso. Measu...
Wood, Masonite, Paint
$3,200
H 17.25 in W 14.5 in
The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike, Impressionist Tree Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Glen Tracy (American, 1883-1956) The Tulip Poplar on Salem Pike , 1920 Oil on board Signed lower left, dated and titled verso 12 x 9 inches 17.25 x 14.5 inches framed Since he studi...
Oil
Old Master Floral Still Life Painting
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Italian late 17th century floral still life. Although the painting is not signed, it has all of the hallmarks of being created by a master painter. The painting and...
Gold Leaf
$4,420
H 6.29 in W 9.44 in
19th Century French Landscape with Boat on Lake, Oil on Canvas
By Paul Desire Trouillebert
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions : Excellent overall Conditions, minor chips on the left side to original period frame. Oil on canvas signed Trouillebert on the lower right. Certificate by Michel Rodrigue...
Oil
$1,950
H 18.5 in W 18.5 in
Impressionist Paris street scene, Cafe, people eating, drinking, France
By Francesco Tammaro
Located in Woodbury, CT
Francisco Tammaro (Italian, Contemporary) Parisian Café Scene Circa 2000 Oil on board Signed lower right and inscribed on the reverse A charming and highly atmospheric depiction of ...
Oil, Board
$950
H 19.5 in W 39 in D 0.8 in
Sea shore Azure, Seascape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Mishurovski V.V. Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Impressionism Year: 2008 Title: Sea shore Azure Size: 19.5" x 39" ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,950
H 17 in W 19 in
English Impressionist landscape with Cottage, English landscape rural Norfolk
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Charles Bertie Hall (British, Contemporary) Norfolk Rural Landscape Circa 2020 Oil on board Signed lower left Presented in a Whistler-style frame A beautifully observed landscape by...
Oil, Board
$995
H 13 in W 15 in D 1 in
American Impressionist Fall Landscape Framed Forest Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 13 by 15 inches overall, and 11 by 12.5 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and e...
Oil
English Rose Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous vivid English still life oil painting of a roses and other flowers in an arrangement Such a bright piece, this will add light ...
Tapestry
$3,896
H 25.59 in W 35.43 in
Impressionist Oil Painting of Shepherdess and Sheep, Late 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Conditions: In excellent overall conditions, with no repaint under UV light, original canvas and frame. Signed Lower left "Ls Reinhardt". Dimensions with the frame are approximately...
Oil
Large Floral Still Life Oil on Canvas
Located in Redding, CT
Large Floral Still Life Oil on Canvas. Soft pastels with blue and gray , pink and white. Flowers are hydrangeas and tulips. Housed in a silver gray gesso frame. Perfect romantic piec...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Floral Still Life Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large Impressionist style floral still life painting by American artist Rosetta Bohnert (1885-1980). Bouquet of bright yellow and orange zinnias and pink and white phlox in white pottery pitcher...
Paint, Giltwood
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H 32.75 in W 37.5 in D 3 in
Green and White Realistic Dogwood Blossom Floral Interior Still Life Painting
By A.D. Greer
Located in Houston, TX
Green and white realistic floral still life painting by American artist A.D. Greer. The work features dogwood blossoms displayed in vases with green drapery arranged around them. Sig...
Oil
Still Life with Grapes and Candelabra
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning still life oil painting by Texas artist A.D. Greer, featuring an overflowing bowl of grapes sparking with reflection, a candle stick, and a g...
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Pink Roses in a Blue Vase
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A charming still life realistically rendered by A. D. Greer in oil on canvas. The pictures a cheery bouquet of bright pink roses and lush green foliage, in a blue, China vase with g...
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.38 in W 42.25 in D 1.88 in
Green and White Realistic Magnolia Flowers Interior Still Life
By A.D. Greer
Located in Houston, TX
Realistic still life painting by American artist A.D. Greer depicting fresh white magnolias in a vase sitting on a table with a luscious sage green table...
Oil
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H 30 in W 40 in D 1 in
"Moonlight", A.D. Greer, Original Oil on Canvas, 30x40 in., Mountain Landscape
By A.D. Greer
Located in Dallas, TX
A.D. Greer was an American artist best known for his luminous landscape paintings. His images of the American West—the Grand Canyon and Yosemite Falls in particular—brought him publi...
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Landscape with Pond
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
This breathtaking painting by A.D. Greer captures the beauty of the Texas Hill Country with its rolling hills, lush greenery, and a meandering creek. The 24"x20" oil on canvas painti...
Canvas, Oil
Woodland Pond at Sunset
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A.D. Greer (American, 1904 - 1998) Subject: "Woodland Pond at Sunset" Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 20" (canvas) Markings: Signed lower left "A.D. Greer" Framed
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still-life with Beaded Necklace
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A.D. Greer (1904 - 1998) Subject: "Floral Still-life with Beaded Necklace" Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 30" (canvas) Markings: Signed LL "A.D. Greer" Framed
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still-life with Light Blue Vase
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
A.D. Greer (1904 - 1998) Subject: "Floral Still-life with Light Blue Vase" Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 30" (canvas) Markings: Signed LR "A...
Canvas, Oil
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H 32 in W 44 in D 3 in
Naturalistic Landscape Oil Painting of Two English Pointer Hunting Dogs
By A.D. Greer
Located in Houston, TX
Oil painting of two English Pointer dogs in the midst of a hunt that is set in a beautiful landscape scene. The romantic piece represents the spirit o...
Oil
The Old Mill
By A.D. Greer
Located in Plano, TX
A.D. Greer's depiction of a mill set along a curving path bordered by hills, with mist rising in the distance. Oil on canvas measures 24 x 36; frame dimensions measure 32 x 44 x 2 3/...
Oil
Floral Still Life of Dogwood and Cherry Blossoms
By A.D. Greer
Located in Plano, TX
A.D. Greer's depiction of a cascade of dogwood and cherry blossoms, displayed in front of a white curtain, vase and blue bowl . Oil on canvas measures 24 x 30; frame dimensions measu...
Oil