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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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Artist: Henry Martin Gasser
Henry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This is a beautiful watercolor on board by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser, N.A. (1909-1981). Titled on the verso: “Apertif, Paris.” The painting measures 10"h x 8"w. Signed “H. Gasse...
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20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"
Henry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"

Henry Martin Gasser
Henry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"

$1,750
“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

$2,500
“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

“Montmartre in July”
“Montmartre in July”

Henry Martin Gasser
“Montmartre in July”, Circa 1965

$2,200 Sale Price
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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 Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice
Henry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

Henry Martin Gasser
Henry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

$1,750
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

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Gloucester Vista
Gloucester Vista

Henry Martin Gasser
Gloucester Vista

$25,000
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

New Orleans Street Scene
New Orleans Street Scene

Henry Martin Gasser
New Orleans Street Scene

$12,500
Man in a Rowboat
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
In his watercolor painting, “Man in a Rowboat,” Henry Martin Gasser paints a man standing in a small boat on a creek between two houses; power lines stretch across the sky above.
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1950s Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Pencil

Man in a Rowboat
Man in a Rowboat

Henry Martin Gasser
Man in a Rowboat

$12,500
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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Canvas, Oil

Harbor in Winter
Harbor in Winter

Henry Martin Gasser
Harbor in Winter

$22,500
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

On the Seashore
On the Seashore

Henry Martin Gasser
On the Seashore

$12,500
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

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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

$15,500
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

Materials

Oil, Board

Sunlit Bay
Sunlit Bay

Henry Martin Gasser
Sunlit Bay

$28,500
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“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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“Montmartre Side Street”
“Montmartre Side Street”

Henry Martin Gasser
“Montmartre Side Street”, 1964

H 10 in W 8 in D 1.75 in
"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene
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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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"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene
"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene

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

H 20.75 in W 16.25 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

Winter Night
Winter Night

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Winter Night

H 9.38 in W 12.5 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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The Park Square, Paris
The Park Square, Paris

Henry Martin Gasser
The Park Square, Paris, 1950

H 7.5 in W 9.5 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

The Flower Workers, Rome
The Flower Workers, Rome

Henry Martin Gasser
The Flower Workers, Rome, 1950

H 9.5 in W 11.25 in D 0.2 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
The Stone Steps, Italy

Henry Martin Gasser
The Stone Steps, Italy, 1950

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.5 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

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

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

H 7.75 in W 10.13 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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Vintage Impressionist Painting of Flower Sellers in Rome by Henry Gasser
Vintage Impressionist Painting of Flower Sellers in Rome by Henry Gasser

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

H 15 in W 17 in D 1 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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Snowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA
Snowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

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

H 7.75 in W 10.13 in
“La Crémaillère, Paris”
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Southampton, NY
Watercolor and gouache on paper of “La Crémaillère” located in Montmartre, Paris. Signed lower right, H. Gasser, Paris. 20th century. Circa 1950-1960. Condition: Excellent. In Ar...
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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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“La Crémaillère, Paris”
“La Crémaillère, Paris”

Henry Martin Gasser
“La Crémaillère, Paris”, Circa 1950

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Surf Motif II by Henry Gasser
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist seascape "Surf Motif II" by Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981). Oil on board, circa 1940. Signed lower right, "H. Gasser". Displayed in a period and possibly the ori...
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Surf Motif II by Henry Gasser
Surf Motif II by Henry Gasser

Henry Martin Gasser
Surf Motif II by Henry Gasser, 1940

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House on the Hill
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in New York, NY
Signed upper left: H. GASSER
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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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House on the Hill

Henry Martin Gasser
House on the Hill

H 11.5 in W 15.5 in

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