BURKHARDT, Hans (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 deKooning 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, his work achieving great success nationally. He has been described as Goya's spiritual heir.
DZ568-FACADES
Oil on canvas, 16 x 20"
Signed lower right: H. Burkhardt 58
Date: 1958
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