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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.
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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 excelle...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Archival Paper, Watercolor

“Montmartre in July”
“Montmartre in July”

Henry Martin Gasser
“Montmartre in July”, Circa 1965

Harbor in Winter
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
Henry Martin Gasser paints a coastal harbor town blanketed in white snow in his artwork entitled, “Harbor in Winter.”
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Mid-20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Oil, Canvas

Harbor in Winter
Harbor in Winter

Henry Martin Gasser
Harbor in Winter

Winter Night
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
Henry Martin Gasser paints a snow-filled town road with a single car driving along it in his watercolor entitled “Winter Night.”
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Mid-20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Pencil, Watercolor, Paper

Winter Night
Winter Night

Henry Martin Gasser
Winter Night

Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Henry Gasser (1909 - 1981) This is a beautiful work by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser titled: “Homeward.” It is Oil on Paner created in the 1940's. Signed “H. Gasser” lower right....
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1940s Vintage Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paint

Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”
Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”

Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”

“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

“Paris Summer Corner”
“Paris Summer Corner”

Henry Martin Gasser
“Paris Summer Corner”, 1970s

Sunlit Bay
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
On verso: H GASSER
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Mid-20th Century Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Board, Oil

Sunlit Bay
Sunlit Bay

Henry Martin Gasser
Sunlit Bay

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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Oil, Canvas

On the Seashore
On the Seashore

Henry Martin Gasser
On the Seashore

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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Newark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures
Newark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures

Henry Martin Gasser
Newark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures

Sand, Sea, and Rocks
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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Watercolor, Paper, Gouache

Sand, Sea, and Rocks
Sand, Sea, and Rocks

Henry Martin Gasser
Sand, Sea, and Rocks

Gloucester Vista
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right: H. GASSER; on verso: “Gloucester Vista” / HENRY GASSER / N.A.
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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Gouache, Paper, Watercolor

Gloucester Vista
Gloucester Vista

Henry Martin Gasser
Gloucester Vista

Houses by the Lane, Bermuda
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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Panel, Oil

Houses by the Lane, Bermuda
Houses by the Lane, Bermuda

Henry Martin Gasser
Houses by the Lane, Bermuda

Winter Coastal Scene
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Milford, NH
A fine winter coastal scene by American artist Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981). Painter, lecturer, teacher and illustrator Henry Gasser was born in New...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Winter Coastal Scene
Winter Coastal Scene

Henry Martin Gasser
Winter Coastal Scene

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