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A.D. Greer Art

American, 1904-1998

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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Artist: A.D. Greer
"WESTERN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE" AUSTIN ARTIST FRAMED 27 X 46
"WESTERN MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE" AUSTIN ARTIST FRAMED 27 X 46

"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)...

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1960s Impressionist A.D. Greer Art

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Oil

Still Life of a Vase and Beads
Still Life of a Vase and Beads

Still Life of a Vase and Beads

By A.D. Greer

Located in Austin, TX

Canvas size: 20 x 24 in. Frame size: 28 x 32 in. Signed, top left. This elegant still life, celebrated painter A.D. Greer showcases his extraordinary mastery of light, reflection, a...

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1980s Realist A.D. Greer Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Autumn Landscape", Sunset Landscape Scene of Creek in Autumn Waterfall Forest
"Autumn Landscape", Sunset Landscape Scene of Creek in Autumn Waterfall Forest

"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...

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"Yellow Roses and Blue Pot" vintage oil painting in ornate gold leaf frame
"Yellow Roses and Blue Pot" vintage oil painting in ornate gold leaf frame

"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...

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Gold Leaf

"Mountain Shadows" Vintage Landscape Painting of Lake Trees Cliffs Peaks Clouds
"Mountain Shadows" Vintage Landscape Painting of Lake Trees Cliffs Peaks Clouds

"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...

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Late 20th Century American Realist A.D. Greer Art

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"Idyllic Landscape", A.D. Greer, Original Oil on Canvas, 48x96 in, Realism, Pink
"Idyllic Landscape", A.D. Greer, Original Oil on Canvas, 48x96 in, Realism, Pink

"Idyllic Landscape", A.D. Greer, Original Oil on Canvas, 48x96 in, Realism, Pink

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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...

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"Still Life Vase with Egret" Orange Blue Gray Pink White Brown Green Bird Floral
"Still Life Vase with Egret" Orange Blue Gray Pink White Brown Green Bird Floral

"Still Life Vase with Egret" Orange Blue Gray Pink White Brown Green Bird Floral

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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...

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Find a wide variety of authentic A.D. Greer art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by A.D. Greer in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large A.D. Greer art, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Leslie Parke, Peter Poskas, and Jake Fischer. A.D. Greer art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,000 and tops out at $165,000, while the average work can sell for $5,000.

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    How much an A.D. Greer painting is worth varies based on several factors, including its historical significance, size and condition. In 2020, his painting Bluebonnets sold for $20,000 at an auction in Dallas, Texas. The Oklahoma-born artist 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. To find out how much a particular painting by Greer may be worth, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of A.D. Greer art.