Vintage Expressionist Portrait of Woman by Jack Gerber, Signed (Acrylic)

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Portrait of a Seated Woman

Artist: Jack Gerber (American, 20th Century)

Date: Mid-20th Century

Medium: Acrylic on prepared board

Dimensions: … Read more Portrait of a Seated Woman

Artist: Jack Gerber (American, 20th Century)

Date: Mid-20th Century

Medium: Acrylic on prepared board

Dimensions: 27" H x 23.5" W (68.6 x 59.7 cm) [sight]

Description:

A mid-century portrait executed in acrylic on board, depicting an older woman seated and wearing glasses. The work is presented in its period-appropriate original framing, a brown wood frame with a beige linen inset. Early Gerber is obviously influenced by Alice Neel and mid century portrait artists.

Condition Report:

The work is in good and stable condition. The paint layer is intact and has a strong, crack-free adhesion to the board support. The frame shows minor, age-appropriate wear and patina consistent with its era. Please refer to photos for details.

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. See less