Henrietta Berk 2 Drawings Hydra Cliffs, Docks, 1976 Greece Greek Isles Landscape

Description: Two drawings by Henrietta Berk titled "Hydra Cliffs" and "Docks", respectively. Both were created in 1976 and come in their original frames. Hydra Cliff measures 12.5"x11.25" with an image area of 7.5"x6.5" while Docks measures 11"x12.5" with an image area of 6"x7.5". Both are hand titled, signed and dated H. Berk '76. "Hydra Cliffs" depicts the rocky ridges overlooking the town and seaport on the island of Hydra. "Docks" depicts the waterfront in the island's harbor. Hydra is a Greek island known for its rich history and connections to aristocratic atmospheres. Henrietta Berk was born in Wichita, Kansas (1919) and moved to the Bay Area in the 1950s to further her studies in the arts. After attending the California College of Art, her first show as an established artists was in 1959 when she was 40 years old. Henrietta's work became a part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, which established the development of abstract painting following WWII. Henrietta began to lose her eyesight in the 1970s. By 1976, her eyesight was failing. While she was not clear-sighted, her works from late in her career are still confidently rendered, with bold marks and strong compositions.

Price: 300 USD

Location: Oakhurst, California

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