Fred Darge Paintings
German, 1900-1978
Biography Fred Darge (1900-1978)
Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March 1, 1900, Rendsburg, Germany Died: April 10, 1978, Dallas, Texas Entered the U.S.; Jan. 14, 1923, at Port Arthur, Texas. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago from where he graduated. While in Chicago he painted and made model sail boats, an interest he acquired in the German Merchant Marine at the age of 16. He also married, became a father, and managed a painting trip throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas with his wife and son. By July of 1933 he had separated from his wife and son in Chicago and had settled in San Antonio, Texas as a starving artist. In September 1935 he moved to Dallas where he finished his paintings during the winter months and spent the summers painting on the ranches in West Texas and New Mexico. He entered the Army on Nov. 11, 1942, served in the south Pacific and was honorably discharged on March 22, 1944. He went to work in the defense industry for North American Aviation as a technical illustrator until the wars end. Back in Dallas, Fred bought a WWII ambulance and converted it to an artist's studio-van and spent the years from 1946 to 1978 traveling and painting throughout Texas and New Mexico, returning to Dallas to finish his paintings, carve, build and sail his model boats. His later years were spent at his studio adjacent to the Dallas Art Association where he also acted as an instructor. His paintings have been exhibited in Chicago, New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, Taos, and Sante Fe. A photo of Mae West looking at Fred's Self-portrait was published in the "Dallas News" 5-6-'39. She was concluding an engagement at the Majestic Theater in Dallas and between shows previewed his exhibition. An extensive biographical article is in the "Dallas News" of 2-23-47 and also on 3-16-41to
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Artist: Fred Darge
"APPROCHING STORM" WESTERN FRAMED 27.5 X 33.5
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fred Darge
(1900-1978)
Dallas
Image Size: 18 x 24
Frame Size: 27.5 x 33.5
Medium: Oil on Board
"Approaching Storm"
Biography
Fred Darge (1900-1978)
Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March ...
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20th Century Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
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Oil
"Study of Crickets" Green and Brown Abstract Watercolor Illustration of Crickets
Located in Houston, TX
Warm-toned abstract illustrations of a study of crickets by German artist, Fred Darge. This painting depicts three varieties of crickets. Signed (monogram) by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available.
Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978.
He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago (1925-27, 1929) and at the Arts Students League in New York. While in Chicago, Darge painted, made model sail boats...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Board
Green, Yellow, and Blue Abstract Impressionist Western Desert Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Green, yellow, and blue abstract impressionist Western landscape by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts an arid desert with a huge desert sage bush against a mountainous landscape with overcast clouds. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unframed but framing options are available.
Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978.
He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Board
"Cow and Calf" Brown and White Abstract Impressionist Painting of Cows
Located in Houston, TX
Brown and white abstract impressionist animal painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a brown and white cow and a calf walking on arid soil. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available.
Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978.
He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
"The Window" Chisos Mountain, Homer Wilson Ranch, Big Bend Country' Date 1940
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fred Darge
(1900-1978)
Dallas
Image Size: 3 x 4
Frame Size: 10 x 12
Medium: Oil
1940
"The Window" Chisos Mountain, Homer Wilson Ranch, Big Bend Country
Biography
Fred Darge (1900-197...
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20th Century Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
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Oil
Blue, Red, and Brown Abstract Impressionist Painting of a Cowboy on a Horse
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, red, and brown abstract impressionist painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a cowboy wearing a blue shirt and a red hat as he sits on a brown riding horse. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available.
Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978.
He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Down By The Rio Grande" Texas Cowboy Western Dallas Artist Fred Darge 1900-1978
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 24 x 30 Frame Size: 32 x 38 Medium: Oil, "Down By The Rio Grande"
Biography
Fred Darge (1900-1978)
Friedrich Ernst Darge Born: March 1 1900 Rendsburg, Germany Died: April 10 1978 Dallas, Texas Entered the U.S. ; Jan. 14 1923 at Port Arthur, Texas. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting under the W.P.A. Artists policy and attending the Art Institute of Chicago from where he graduated. While in Chicago he painted and made model sail boats...
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1940s Impressionist Fred Darge Paintings
Materials
Oil
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