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Portrait of Joseph by Jack Gerber (c. 1960)
Period/Style: Mid-20th Century; Expressionist Figurative Work
Medium & Support: Mixed media on …
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Portrait of Joseph by Jack Gerber (c. 1960)
Period/Style: Mid-20th Century; Expressionist Figurative Work
Medium & Support: Mixed media on paper, incorporating areas of likely gouache, ink, and possibly crayon.
Description:
A figurative portrait of Joseph and the coat of many colors. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the bottom left corner. Housed with a white matte under glass in a gold metal gallery frame.
Condition Report:
The work is in good overall condition. The paper support is stable, showing minor, age-appropriate toning and handling marks consistent with its era. The frame presents with slight wear. The glazing is clean and secure.
Dimensions:
- Size: 24" H x 20" W (61 x 50.8 cm)
Artist Biography: Jack Gerber (1927–2021)
Early Life & Education
Born May 19, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jack Gerber trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where he was later awarded a Fellowship. He also studied at the Art Students League in New York and at Woodstock.
Artistic Style
Gerber’s work is noted for its richly colored, expressive figures set within enigmatic, almost theatrical spaces. Critics have praised his “sumptuous colors and patterns” and the way he “fills a canvas” so that every portion becomes “an active and integral component of the composition”.
Exhibitions & Leadership Roles
He mounted one-person exhibitions at institutions such as Roger LaPelle Gallery (Philadelphia), Pavilion Galleries (Mount Holly, NJ), Plastic Club (Philadelphia), and the Swedenborg Academy, among others. Gerber also held leadership and juror roles at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club.
Collections & Museum Holdings
Gerber’s works have been exhibited in and are part of the collections of major institutions, including:
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Woodmere Art Museum
The National Academy of Design
The Corcoran Gallery
The Allentown Art Museum
The James A. Michener Art Museum
Additionally, his works appeared in venues such as the Cheltenham Art Center and the Swedenborg Academy.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 24ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- In good condition with wear consistent with age. In good condition with wear consistent with age. less
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