Gerrit Beneker Art

Gerrit Albertus Beneker was born on January 26, 1882, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. He studied with John Vanderpoel, Frederick Richardson, F. V. DuMond, Henry Reuterdahl and Charles W. Hawthorne. He was a member of the Provincetown Art Association and the Beachcombers Club. Beneker exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1913–32 and in the Scarab Club, Detroit, in 1916, the Cleveland Museum in 1919, the Corcoran Gallery from 1919–32 and the Detroit Institute of Art in 1930. He had worked in institutions like Provincetown Art Association, Butler Institute of American Art, Grand Rapids Art Gallery and Victory Liberty Loan poster. He also worked as a painter of magazine covers for Leslie's Weekly, The Reader, Scribner's Magazine, The Christian Herald and Harper's Weekly. In 1919, he was a painter in residence for The Hydraulic Steel Company in Cleveland, where for two years he painted the steelworkers of America. He died on October 23, 1934, at Truro, Massachusetts.

Artist: Gerrit Beneker

Gerrit BenekerWWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA, 1918

$45,000

WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA

By Gerrit Beneker

Located in New York, NY

WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA "Constant Driving Will Win the War," 30 x 40 inches. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1918 lower right. In 1905, Gerrit Beneker began his art career as an illustrator. He married Flora Judd, his high school sweetheart from Grand Rapids and they moved to Brooklyn, NY. Gerrit's early passion was to create an art that would inspire and provide honor to the workingman. As such, he had no interest in painting portraits of pretty women, which were so often seen on the magazine covers of the day. Rather he wanted to seek out workingmen on the bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers of NYC, and paint them in their environments. He completed over 150 magazine covers, numerous ads including many for Ivory Soap...

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1910s Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil

Gerrit Beneker"Wellfleet, Cape Cod, " Gerrit Beneker, American Impressionism, Provincetown, 1926

$12,000

"Wellfleet, Cape Cod, " Gerrit Beneker, American Impressionism, Provincetown

By Gerrit Beneker

Located in New York, NY

Gerrit Beneker (1882 - 1934) Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, 1926 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches Signed, titled, and dated lower left Provenance: Louis H. Barnett, Fort Worth, Texas In 1905, Gerrit Beneker began his art career as an illustrator. He married Flora Judd, his high school sweetheart from Grand Rapids and they moved to Brooklyn, NY. Gerrit's early passion was to create an art that would inspire and provide honor to the workingman. As such, he had no interest in painting portraits of pretty women, which were so often seen on the magazine covers of the day. Rather he wanted to seek out workingmen on the bridges, tunnels and skyscrapers of NYC, and paint them in their environments. He completed over 150 magazine covers, numerous ads including many for Ivory Soap...

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1920s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil

Gerrit BenekerOriginal 1918, Sure! We'll Finish the Job, Victory Liberty Loan, vintage poster, 1918

$450

Original 1918, Sure! We'll Finish the Job, Victory Liberty Loan, vintage poster

By Gerrit Beneker

Located in Spokane, WA

Original 1918 Gerrit A. Beneker "Sure! We'll Finish the Job" Victory Liberty Loan Poster, archival linen-backed in good condition, ready to frame. Grade B+ An iconic and authentic ...

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1910s American Modern Gerrit Beneker Art

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Lithograph

Gerrit BenekerAmerican Impressionist Oil Painting Provincetown Cape Cod Massachusetts, 1915

$14,800

American Impressionist Oil Painting Provincetown Cape Cod Massachusetts

By Gerrit Beneker

Located in Portland, OR

Fine & important American New England Impressionist landscape oil painting on board by Gerrit Albertus Beneker (1882-1934), Provincetown Massachusetts, 1915. A beautiful scene of "Th...

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1910s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Oil, Board

Gerald Leslie BrockhurstCypriano (A Basque Boy), 1927

$400

H 6.32 in W 3.75 in

Cypriano (A Basque Boy)

By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst

Located in Middletown, NY

Etching on cream wove paper. 6 5/16 x 3 3/4 inches (159 x 94 mm), full margin. Signed in pencil lower center margin, from the edition of 111. A well inked impression with a minor cre...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Gerrit Beneker Art

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Handmade Paper, Etching

Alfred JuergensIndian Creek, Michigan Landscape, Chicago Artist, American Impressionist

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.75 in W 24.75 in

Indian Creek, Michigan Landscape, Chicago Artist, American Impressionist

By Alfred Juergens

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Alfred Juergens (American, 1866 - 1934) Signed: Alfred Juergens (Lower, Left) " Indian Creek " (Michigan) Oil on Board 14 1/2" x 19" Housed in a 3...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Oil, Board

Joseph VargaChanging Leaves, 1900

$1,800Sale Price|25% Off

H 20 in W 24 in

Changing Leaves

By Joseph Varga

Located in Buffalo, NY

A beautiful antique impressionist painting by American artist Joseph Varga

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil

Margaret Wherry ZieglerNude with Tree at El Capitan - Yosemite Mid Century Figurative Landscape, 1957

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.13 in W 14.13 in D 0.88 in

Nude with Tree at El Capitan - Yosemite Mid Century Figurative Landscape

By Margaret Wherry Ziegler

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid century figurative landscape of a nude female figure with tree at El Capitan, Yosemite, California by Margaret Wherry Ziegler (American, 1909-1989). Signed "M. Ziegler" lower right. Displayed in a rustic new silver gilt frame. Image, 24"H x 12"W. Margaret Wherry Ziegler was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 27, 1909. At a young age she traveled with her parents to the Philippines, Japan, India, Italy, Greece, and Europe. She studied art at the Cincinnati Art Academy, Minneapolis Art Institute, the University of the Philippines, and the California College of Arts and Crafts. While in Japan she studied Japanese brush painting...

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1950s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Art WergerMuse (a young novice in colorful swim suit struggles thru a pool of blue), 2001

$800

H 24 in W 35.5 in

Muse (a young novice in colorful swim suit struggles thru a pool of blue)

By Art Werger

Located in New Orleans, LA

Muse is #43 of 45. It depicts a young woman in a colorful swimsuit doing her best to swim through the blue waters of the pool. Her mouth is pursed and the bubbles flow out. I sold an impression of this image to an olympic swimming...

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Early 2000s American Modern Gerrit Beneker Art

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Etching

Robert Waltsak"Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom" Colorful Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed, 21st Century

$2,750

H 20.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in

"Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom" Colorful Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed

By Robert Waltsak

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate yet energetic way and has packed much feeling ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Oil, Board

Lida Allen MacklinEarly 20th Century Oregon Coast Seascape, 1937

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.25 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in

Early 20th Century Oregon Coast Seascape

Located in Soquel, CA

Bright, vibrant expressionist oil painting of Oregon coast and crashing surf by Lida Allen Macklin (American, 1872 - 1960), painted 1937. Signed lower r...

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1930s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Oil, Board

Kathleen MurrayBig Sur Rolling Hills Landscape, 2005

$899

H 16.44 in W 31.38 in D 1.25 in

Big Sur Rolling Hills Landscape

By Kathleen Murray

Located in Soquel, CA

Sweeping Big Sur landscape of rolling hills in beautiful pastel colors illuminated with sunlight, by California artist Kathleen Murray (American, 1958). Oil on artists canvas board (...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Kathleen MurrayCoastal Cliffs and Rocks - Hurricane Point - Big Sur Seascape in Oil on Canvas, c. 2020

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.75 in

Coastal Cliffs and Rocks - Hurricane Point - Big Sur Seascape in Oil on Canvas

By Kathleen Murray

Located in Soquel, CA

Coastal Cliffs and Rocks - Hurricane Point - Big Sur Seascape in Oil on Canvas Gorgeous seascape of Big Sur coast by California artist Kathleen Murray (American, b. 1958). The brill...

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2010s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil

Daria MolostnovaA Moment of Storm - Hawaiian Seascape, Ocean Waves, Marine Art, American Artist, 2025

$1,394

H 11 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

A Moment of Storm - Hawaiian Seascape, Ocean Waves, Marine Art, American Artist

Located in Oslo, NO

Hawaiian landscape · plein air study · ocean · wind · waves · spray · impressionism · texture · American artist This small plein air study was painted in strong wind, when the ocean...

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2010s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil

Arthur Mitchell“Fall Landscape”, Circa 1890

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.25 in W 12.25 in D 1.75 in

“Fall Landscape”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original oil on canvas board painting of a fall landscape by the American artist, Arthur Mitchell. Signed lower left by the artist. Circa 1890. Condition is very good. The paintin...

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1890s American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Oil, Board, Canvas

Gary Schildt"Santa Catalina Island Harbor" Seascape at Sunset in Oil on Artist's Panel, late 20th Century

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.75 in W 19.75 in D 1.5 in

"Santa Catalina Island Harbor" Seascape at Sunset in Oil on Artist's Panel

Located in Soquel, CA

"Santa Catalina Island Harbor" Seascape at Sunset in Oil on Board Vibrant harbor seascape by Gary J. Schildt (American, 1938-2021). Several boats are anchored in the harbor, with the shore stretching out into the distance along the right side of the composition. The water reflects the yellow and orange sky, creating a shimmering effect. Signed "G Schildt" in the lower left corner. Titled and signed on verso "Santa Catalina Island Harbor by Gary Schildt...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Gerrit Beneker Art

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Previously Available Items

Gerrit Beneker"Riveting the Post" WPA Modernism Provincetown Early 20th Century Industrial Art, 1920s

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H 17 in W 14 in

"Riveting the Post" WPA Modernism Provincetown Early 20th Century Industrial Art

By Gerrit Beneker

Located in New York, NY

"Riveting the Post" WPA Modernism Provincetown Early 20th Century Industrial Art Gerrit Beneker (American 1882 – 1934) "Riveting the Post," 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches - image, 11 ¼ x 9 ¼ - sheet. c. 1920s. Mixed media on heavy stock paper. Signed lower left. Signed on the verso: Gerrit A Beneker 61 Poplar Street Brooklyn NY phone 2214 Main. Gerrit Albertus Beneker, born 1882 in Grand Rapids, MI. died in 1934 in Truro, MA. He studied with John Vanderpoel, Frederick Richardson, F. V. DuMond, Henry Reuterdahl...

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1920s American Modern Gerrit Beneker Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Gerrit Beneker art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Gerrit Beneker art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gerrit Beneker 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 Gerrit Beneker art, so small editions measuring 22 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Wilson Henry Irvine, Jonas Lie, and Johann Berthelsen. Gerrit Beneker art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,600 and tops out at $45,000, while the average work can sell for $27,300.