HANS BURKHARDT (1904-1994)

Born in Basel, Switzerland, Burkhardt emigrated to New York when he was twenty years old. He began studies at the Grand Central School of Art, studying under, and eventually sharing a studio with, Arshille Gorky, who as Burkhardt recalled, stated "'Hans, out of all the young artists I have faith in just two'. That was de Kooning and myself."

In 1937, Burkhardt moved to Los Angeles where he came into contact with the surrealists, including Man Ray, Knud Merrild and Eugene Berman. Burkhardt continued working in Los Angeles for almost sixty years, and has been described as Goya's spiritual heir.

His primary medias were oil, pastel, and linocut, and his style was abstract using heavy paint application.

Still-Life

Oil on canvas, 12 x 16", signed and dated. 1946. Original Hans Burkhardt frame.

Composition

Block print, circa 6-1/4 x 8" (sight). Pencil signed and dated artist's proof. 1976. Framed.

Composition

Lithograph, circa 22 x 28", pencil signed, dated, inscribed 5/6. 1975. Framed.