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Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

Swiss, 1904-1994

Hans Gustav Burkhardt was a Swiss-American abstract expressionist artist. He was born on December 20, 1904, in Basel. Burkhardt’s paintings of the 1930s are part of the genesis of American abstract expressionism. He moved to Los Angeles in 1937 and represented the most significant bridge between New York and Los Angeles. He brought with him many of the nascent ideas of abstract expressionist painting that had been swirling among New York's artists, foremost among them, Arshile Gorky and Willem de Kooning. Working independently in Los Angeles, Burkhardt's experimental investigative approach parallelled and in many instances anticipated the development of modern and contemporary art in New York and Europe. His unique role as an important American painter is affirmed by the constant interest and continuing reassessment afforded his work. In 1992, Burkhardt was honored as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His works are displayed across many museums, including the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art and Norton Simon Museum. Burkhardt died on April 22, 1994, in Los Angeles.

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Artist: Hans Burkhardt
Untitled, Figure Study
Untitled, Figure Study

Untitled, Figure Study

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Untitled, Figure Study" is an abstract figurative Post War pastel on paper paintings by Hans Burkhardt in 1967. The artwork is 21 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches and, with the frame, is 28 3/4...

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20th Century Post-War Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

The Artist's Wife oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
The Artist's Wife oil painting by Hans Burkhardt

The Artist's Wife oil painting by Hans Burkhardt

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in Hudson, NY

Hans Burkhardt The Artist's Wife (1930) Oil on canvas, 20" x 16" 24" x 20 ½" x 1 ½" framed Dated 1930 lower right recto. Annotated "To Elsa HB Louise Burkhardt 1930. HB" verso. ...

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1930s American Modern Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled, portrait of artist in studio
Untitled, portrait of artist in studio

Untitled, portrait of artist in studio

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Untitled, portrait of artist in studio" is an abstract figurative Post War pastel on paper painting by Hans Burkhardt in 1971. The artwork is 25 x 19 1/2 inches and, with the frame,...

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20th Century Post-War Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Untitled (Abstract Figure Study)
Untitled (Abstract Figure Study)

Untitled (Abstract Figure Study)

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Untitled (Abstract Figure Study)" is an abstract figurative Post War mixed media on paper painting by Hans Burkhardt in 1979. The artwork is 22 1/2 x 15 inches and, with the frame, ...

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20th Century Post-War Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

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The Model

Hans BurkhardtThe Model

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The Model

By Hans Burkhardt

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Presenting a just discovered original pastel by American artist Hans Burkhardt. The Model, is an original pastel on paper, signed, dated 1967, fair original condition with some fol...

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1960s Cubist Hans Burkhardt Figurative Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Hans Burkhardt figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Hans Burkhardt in crayon, pastel, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Hans Burkhardt figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Irena Orlov, Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos, and Moshe Katz. Hans Burkhardt figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,800 and tops out at $5,900, while the average work can sell for $4,850.