Henry Martin Gasser Art

American, 1909-1981

Henry Martin Gasser was an American painter in every sense. From his working-class industrial town, he sought out the greatest artists in the area in order to study from them and found inspiration in his backyard. Through persistence and a spirit of originality, Gasser turned humble scenes of urban American life in the mid-twentieth century into extraordinary works of art that were widely praised by the art world. After achieving fame for his paintings, he extended his reach further by educating future artists and writing instructional books on his innovative techniques. Gasser was born in Newark, New Jersey, where he lived for most of his life. He studied painting at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts as well as the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Students League in New York City. The well-known artist John R. Grabach (1886–1981), a fellow New Jersey native, privately tutored Gasser, and the two artists developed a close relationship. Despite its highly individualistic style, Gasser’s work still fits neatly into the tradition established by his American predecessors. In addition to exhibiting influence from Grabach, Gasser’s realist depictions of everyday life continued the legacy of the Ashcan painters. The majority of Gasser’s work portrays his native New Jersey. By the time he reached artistic maturity in the mid-twentieth century, Newark had become a major industrial center. Such cities, although the life force of American industry and ingenuity, were not known for their scenic qualities. Nonetheless, Gasser found beauty in his surroundings. His artworks typically feature urban scenes, such as residential streets lined with houses and blue-collar suburban communities. Along with painting in New Jersey and New York, he embarked on excursions with Grabach to New England to capture coastal views and winter scenery. During World War II, Gasser was stationed in South Carolina as a sergeant in a Visual Aid Unit of the army, where he painted the vibrant Southern culture surrounding him. Although adept at painting with oils, he found his stride in watercolors. Paralleling his ability to transform unassuming subjects into captivating pictures, Gasser elevated watercolor—a medium that was more common at the time for preliminary sketches or commercial use—to a fine art. During his life, Gasser exhibited his paintings widely to remarkable critical acclaim. He was honored with numerous solo exhibitions in New York and New Jersey and was included in group exhibitions at the country’s finest museums and galleries. Gasser won more than one hundred exhibition prizes nationally, including the prestigious Hallgarten Prize awarded by the National Academy of Design. Gasser was actively engaged in the art community, belonging to over twenty organizations, including the Allied Artists of America, the Art Students League, the National Arts Club, and the Salmagundi Club. He served as vice president of both the National Academy of Design and the American Watercolor Society, and designed the latter’s certificate of membership.

Henry Martin Gasser“Winding Paris Streets”, Circa 1955

$2,200

“Winding Paris Streets”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper of a winding old Paris street by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed by the artist lower left, Paris. Circa...

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1950s Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser“Harborside”, Circa 1950

$2,800

“Harborside”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper of a harbor scene with a large ship and several smaller boats by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed by the ...

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1950s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Gouache

Henry Martin Gasser“Montmartre in July”, Circa 1965

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“Montmartre in July”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful, original watercolor by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed lower right by the artist “Gasser/Paris. Titled verso. Circa 1965. Condition is excellent. The scene is Montmartre, Paris in July with a busy cafe...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser“Paris Summer Corner”, 1970s

$2,500

“Paris Summer Corner”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Warren, NJ

“Paris summer corner” In good condition Stamp of the artist and title are on the back of the picture Measures 18x14 International buyers must cover shipping cost

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Mid-20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserHenry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

$1,750

Henry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This is a beautiful watercolor on paper by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser, N.A. (1909-1981). The subject is charming Venice, Italy and the painting measures 8"h x 10"w. Signed “H. Ga...

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20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserOn the Seashore

$9,500

On the Seashore

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower right: H. GASSER

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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Henry Martin GasserNewark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures

$15,500

Newark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower right: H. GASSER

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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Henry GasserHenry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA, c. 1930s

$16,000

H 31 in W 25 in

Henry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA

Located in New York, NY

Henry Gasser American Scene Realism Regionalism Mid-20th Century Modern WPA Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981) "Village in Snow" Oil on canvas laid on artist's board, c. 1930s 28 x 22...

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1930s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Shizico YiOriginal Drawing-Sunset Song-Drawing Time Series-British landscape-plein air-ink, 2026

$395

H 11.7 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in

Original Drawing-Sunset Song-Drawing Time Series-British landscape-plein air-ink

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This original Ink/Charcoal/gouache drawing was created by Shizico at the transitional sunset light in early spring. Like a modern-day Monet, Shizico has built her own garden over the...

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2010s Contemporary Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Charcoal, Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper

Charles BurchfieldWatercolor and Gouache on Paper, by Charles Burchfield, circa 1925

$125,000

H 20 in W 14 in D 2 in

Watercolor and Gouache on Paper, by Charles Burchfield, circa 1925

By Charles Burchfield

Located in New York, NY

Charles Burchfield, 1893-1967 Wallpaper Design No.2, 1922-28 Watercolor and gouache on paper

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1920s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

M. KesslerVintage French Watercolor Landscape - Côte d'Azur, 1938

$325

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Vintage French Watercolor Landscape - Côte d'Azur

By M. Kessler

Located in Houston, TX

Serene French watercolor along the banks of the Côte d'Azur by artist M. Kesseler, 1938. Signed and dated lower left. Original vintage one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a ...

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1930s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Jo CainMan Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern, c. 1930s

$5,000

H 48 in W 28 in D 2 in

Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern

By Jo Cain

Located in New York, NY

Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Telephone Pole Worker 38 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches Oil on pap...

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1930s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Gouache

Dorothy Eisner“Washington Square Park, 1938” NYC Social Realism Female American Artist Oil, 1938

$13,500

H 40.5 in W 50.5 in D 3 in

“Washington Square Park, 1938” NYC Social Realism Female American Artist Oil

By Dorothy Eisner

Located in Yardley, PA

An exceptional, large, early work by American artist Dorothy Eisner (1906-1984). This painting was recently exhibited at Gracie Mansion in 2019 as part of “She Persists” - a show de...

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1930s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

James Carlin'Winter in the City', 1930s Scaffold Sky Sign, American Modern Realism, Urban, Circa 1950

$2,450

H 22.5 in W 15.5 in

'Winter in the City', 1930s Scaffold Sky Sign, American Modern Realism, Urban

By James Carlin

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower left, 'James Carlin' (Irish-American, 1906-2005) and painted circa 1950. Born in Belfast, Ireland, James Carlin graduated from Belfast's Municipal College (1927), and b...

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1950s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

M. KesslerCap Dramont, 1938

$350

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Cap Dramont

By M. Kessler

Located in Houston, TX

Richly hued watercolor landscape of a breathtaking scene from Cap Dramont, a nature preserve near the French Riviera by M. Kesseler, 1938. Signed, titled and dated lower right. Orig...

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1930s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Parisian Theater Sketch - Bonnet Beauty, Circa 1930

$275

H 16 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Parisian Theater Sketch - Bonnet Beauty

Located in Houston, TX

Darling gouache and pencil sketch of a feminine stage costume complete with matching bonnet for a Paris theater by Willie & Co., circa 1930. Original artwork on paper displayed on a...

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1920s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Gouache, Paper, Pencil

Charles TurzakA Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm", circa 1950

$2,500

H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Painting, "The Farm"

By Charles Turzak

Located in Chicago, IL

A Colorful, Mid-Century Modern American Scene Country Landscape Painting, "The Farm" by Famed Chicago Artist and Printmaker, Charles Turzak (Am. 1899 - 1986). The painting depicts a vibrant, sunlit depiction of a Midwestern country farm, including a red barn and silo. The painting is oil on canvas, dating from the 1950s. A painting of a great visual appeal- a perfect complement to any collection. Artwork size: 23 x 25 inches, accompanied with the artist's original, hand-painted frame (Framed size: 27 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches). Signed "Turzak", upper right; titled on artist's label on reverse. Provenance: Estate of the artist. Charles Turzak was one of Chicago’s greatest printmakers of the Art Deco-era. Son of a coal miner, Turzak was born in Streeter, IL in 1899. In 1920, Turzak won the first prize a cartoon contest sponsored by the Purina company and he used his prize money to enroll in the Art Institute of Chicago. Best known as a print maker, in the 1920s & 30s, he created woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most notable buildings, including the Merchandise Mart, Palmolive Building and the Old Water Tower, among others. In 1933, he was commissioned to create woodcuts of many of Chicago’s most iconic buildings to illustrate a guidebook called “All About Chicago” by John and Ruth Ashenhurst” that featured the upcoming Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. During the 1933 World’s Fair...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

William SchwartzLate Afternoon - Modernist Mid-Century Midwest Oil Painting, 1935

$36,000

H 20 in W 30.25 in D 2 in

Late Afternoon - Modernist Mid-Century Midwest Oil Painting

By William Schwartz

Located in Marco Island, FL

A quintessential American Scene landscape painted by the Chicago Modernist, William Schwartz. Workers in tilled fields surrounding a farmstead under dramatic skies. Painted in 1935...

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1930s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Gouache Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion, Circa 1980

$200

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

Gouache Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion

Located in Houston, TX

French gouache fashion sketch of a casual day outfit, circa 1980. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of ...

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1970s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Gouache, Paper

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Henry Martin GasserNew Orleans Street Scene

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H 15 in W 21.88 in

New Orleans Street Scene

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser depicts a man walking down a New Orleans sidewalk past the facades of two buildings, while a woman cleans a porch above and an...

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1950s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Pencil

Henry Martin Gasser“Montmartre Side Street”, 1964

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H 10 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

“Montmartre Side Street”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is an original watercolor and gouache of a side steer in Montmartre, France. The artist is the well known American painter, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed...

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1960s Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene, circa 1940

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H 20.75 in W 16.25 in

"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981) End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Watercolor and gouache on paper Sight 10 1/4 x 14 3/8 inches Signed lowe...

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1940s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserWinter Night

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H 9.38 in W 12.5 in

Winter Night

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower left: H. GASSER,

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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Charcoal, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserThe Park Square, Paris, 1950

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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.2 in

The Park Square, Paris

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower left, with title on the back, 1909-1981, measures: 7.5" x 9.5" painting and 13.5" x 16" including frame. In excellent condition.

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1950s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserThe Flower Workers, Rome, 1950

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H 9.5 in W 11.25 in D 0.2 in

The Flower Workers, Rome

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower right, with title on the back, 1909-1981 Measures 9.5" x 11.25" painting and 13" x 15" including frame. In excellent condition.

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1950s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserThe Stone Steps, Italy, 1950

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H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 in

The Stone Steps, Italy

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Henry Martin Gasser, 1909-1981 Watercolor and gouache on paper/board signed and inscribed Italy, with title on the back, measures: 29.5" x 21.5" painting and 38" x 29.75" including f...

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1950s Post-War Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

"The Stone Steps, Italy" by Henry Martin Gasser

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H 38 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in

"The Stone Steps, Italy" by Henry Martin Gasser

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Henry Martin Gasser, 1909-1981 Watercolor on board signed and inscribed Italy, with title on the back, measures: 29.5" x 21.5" painting and 38" x 29.75" including frame. In excellen...

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1950s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paint

"The Park Square, Paris" by Henry Martin Gasser

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H 13.5 in W 16 in D 1 in

"The Park Square, Paris" by Henry Martin Gasser

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower left, with title on the back, 1909-1981, measures: 7.5" x 9.5" painting and 13.5" x 16" including frame. In excellent condition.

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1950s American American Classical Vintage Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paint

"The Flower Workers, Rome" by Henry Martin Gasser

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H 9.5 in W 11.25 in D 1 in

"The Flower Workers, Rome" by Henry Martin Gasser

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower right, with title on the back, 1909-1981 Measures 9.5" x 11.25" painting and 13" x 15" including frame. In excellent condition. ...

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1950s American Vintage Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paint

Henry Martin GasserSnowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

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H 7.75 in W 10.13 in

Snowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981) Snow Parking Gouache on paper 7 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches Signed lower left: H. Gasser Provenance: Private Collection, Newburgh, New York Riverdale Galle...

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1940s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Casein, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserVintage Impressionist Painting of Flower Sellers in Rome by Henry Gasser, 1940

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H 15 in W 17 in D 1 in

Vintage Impressionist Painting of Flower Sellers in Rome by Henry Gasser

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique impressionist view of Rome by Henry Gasser (1909 - 1981). Watercolor on paper, circa 1940. Signed. Displayed in a period wood frame. Image, 10"L x 8"H, overall 17"L x 15"H.

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1940s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

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