Harry Shoulberg "The Bridge" Serigraph C.1944

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Harry Shoulberg (1903-1995) Expressionist mid modern serigraph "The Bridge" c.1944

Pencil signed and titled by the artist.

This fine serigraph … more Harry Shoulberg (1903-1995) Expressionist mid modern serigraph "The Bridge" c.1944

Pencil signed and titled by the artist.

This fine serigraph retains all of it's vibrant color after 76 years!

Dimensions 12" x 15". Frame dimensions 23" x 19". Very good condition.

Please note: The linen rabbet lining of the frame does show some discoloration.

This is a rare and exceptional work by Shoulberg. His serigraphs can be found in the permanent collections of some of the finest museums, and institutions in the country.

Harry Shoulberg was born in Philadelphia, 25 October 1903 of Russian/Jewish heritage. His father, Max Shoulberg, was the fourth of twenty children and the first to be born in America. His mother was Tessie Derfler, a New Yorker of German descent. Harry grew-up in New York, married Sylvia Hendler in 1931, and had one child, Ted.

Shoulberg attended City College of New York where he studied biochemical engineering for three years before switching to fine arts in his last year. He continued his art education at the John Reed School, 1934-1935, the American Artist School, 1935-1937, and then privately at the studios of artists Sol Wilson (1894-1974) and Carl Holty (1900-1973). In 1938, he worked for the WPA and produced two oil paintings for the organization. He maintained studios in New York City and Bridgehampton on Long Island until 1983.

He was a late bloomer with his first national show coming much later than is usual for a successful artist. However, what the public saw was a fully mature artistic personality. At this first show, the Corcoran Biennial, his first sale was a purchase by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In subsequent years the Met would add several of his paintings to its collection.

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