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.

Artist: Henry Martin Gasser

Henry Martin Gasser“Harborside”, Circa 1950

“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

“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

“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

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 GasserHenry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"

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 Martin GasserOn the Seashore

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 GasserSunlit Bay

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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Oil, Board

Henry Martin GasserNewark Street Snow Scene in Sunlight with Figures

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

Lloyd MoylanLloyd Moylan 1930s Western Watercolor Horses & Foal Southwest Landscape, 1930

H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.75 in

Lloyd Moylan 1930s Western Watercolor Horses & Foal Southwest Landscape

By Lloyd Moylan

Located in Denver, CO

A charming 1930s Western watercolor painting by American artist Lloyd Moylan, depicting a tender scene of horses and a foal set within a softly rendered Southwestern landscape. This...

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1930s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Francis ChapinA Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard, Circa 1950

H 10.5 in W 19.75 in D 1.25 in

A Bustling, 1950s Mid-Century Modern Summer Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Bustling 1950s Mid-Century Modern Harbor Scene of Martha's Vineyard by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A busy harbor scene of sandy shoreline, docks and boat...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Emil WeddigeA Compelling 1940s American Scene, Social Realism Oil Painting, "Tenement Ruins", 1947

H 27 in W 35 in D 1.5 in

A Compelling 1940s American Scene, Social Realism Oil Painting, "Tenement Ruins"

Located in Chicago, IL

A Brooding, Compelling 1940s American Scene, Social Realist Oil Painting, "Tenement Ruins" by Notable Canadian / American artist Emil Weddige (1907-2001). Oil on canvas, dating from...

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1940s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

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

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

Wolf Kahn“Middleton Place II, 1974” Wolf Kahn, West Brattleboro, Vermont Barn Oil Canvas, 1974

H 37 in W 45 in D 1.5 in

“Middleton Place II, 1974” Wolf Kahn, West Brattleboro, Vermont Barn Oil Canvas

By Wolf Kahn

Located in Yardley, PA

A fantastic early painting from Kahn’s iconic barn series depicting Dr. Middleton’s property in West Brattleboro, VT. Here, Kahn turns a familiar rural motif into something hovering ...

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1970s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Jim Weidle“The Old Rowboat”, Circa 1990

H 10 in W 13 in D 1 in

“The Old Rowboat”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper by the American contemporary artist Jim Weidle. Signed lower right “J. Weidle”. Condition is excellent. Circa 2000. The artwork is ...

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1990s Contemporary Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Joseph Henry SharpNew Mexican Mountain Scene Watercolor, Signed, 20th Century, Framed

H 15.75 in W 19.5 in

New Mexican Mountain Scene Watercolor, Signed, 20th Century, Framed

By Joseph Henry Sharp

Located in New York, NY

New Mexico Mountain Scene by Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953) Watercolor on paper 15 ¾ x 19 ½ inches unframed (40.005 x 49.53 cm) 23 x 26 ¾ inches framed...

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20th Century Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor

Victor Gabriel GilbertThe Church Of The Holy Trinity Paris Early 20th Century Framed Parisian Painting

H 28.15 in W 24.22 in

The Church Of The Holy Trinity Paris Early 20th Century Framed Parisian Painting

By Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Victor Gabriel Gilbert. French ( b.1847 - d.1933 ). L’ Eglise De La Sainte-Trinite, Place De La Trinite, Paris. Gouache & Watercolor On Paper. Signed Lower Right. Image size 15 ...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

John Edward ThompsonJohn Edward Thompson Early Spring (Artist Studio) 1933 Colorado Modernist, 1933

H 26.25 in W 21 in D 2 in

John Edward Thompson Early Spring (Artist Studio) 1933 Colorado Modernist

By John Edward Thompson

Located in Denver, CO

A luminous 1933 modernist landscape by John Edward Thompson titled Early Spring (Thompson’s Studio), depicting the exterior of the artist’s Denver studio surrounded by the quiet emer...

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1930s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Leopold KowalskyLéopold KOWALSKY (1856-1931), Preparatory study for the painting “Jeux d’été”, circa 1900

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in

Léopold KOWALSKY (1856-1931), Preparatory study for the painting “Jeux d’été”

Located in PARIS, FR

Léopold KOWALSKY (1856-1931) - Kowalski Preparatory study for the painting “Jeux d’été”, circa 1900 Graphite and aquarelle on blue paper Monogrammed “LK” lower right 30 × 23 cm frame...

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Early 20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Watercolor, Pencil

Francis ChapinA Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene, circa 1950

H 22 in W 29 in D 2 in

A Colorful, Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Martha's Vineyard Harbor Scene

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A vibrant, colorful harbor scene of Martha's Vineyard by notable Chicago Modern artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). Depicting a quiet inlet with sandy shoreline, boat houses and...

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1950s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Jane PetersonJane Peterson, Signed Still Life Floral Oil Painting

H 24 in W 24 in

Jane Peterson, Signed Still Life Floral Oil Painting

By Jane Peterson

Located in Rockport, MA

Dimensions: 24"x24" with frame 32"x32" Signed Lower Left A vibrant and expressive still life by Jane Peterson, "Flowers in a Yellow Vase" exemplifies the artist’s mastery of color, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Henry Martin GasserNew Orleans Street Scene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Gouache, Casein

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

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 1 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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Watercolor, Paper, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserSurf Motif II by Henry Gasser, 1940

H 14 in W 17 in D 1 in

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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1940s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Art

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Canvas, Oil

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