The ruins of a Mid-Atlantic pier at low tide stand as a testament to forgotten storms, brought to life in the saturated hues and expressionistic style of amateur New York watercolorist Frank Gebhart. Vertical pilings are smeared with bright green marine algae. Scattered flotsam—possibly the remnants of a shattered hull—is captured in dry-brush strokes among sparse tufts of dune grass. Executed in the late 1950s on what appears to be handmade cotton rag and affixed to an uncut piece of light-taupe mat board. Presented under glass in its original, weathered frame.

DETAILS

Artist – FRANK GEBHART

Period/Year – 1950s

Origin – USA

Styles/Movements – EXPRESSIONISM

Media – WATERCOLOR

Support – PAPER

Colors – CERULEAN, KELLY, CHARCOAL, SAND

Condition – Excellent vintage condition. May show minor signs of previous ownership and use.

Dimensions – 17" H × 20 ¼" W × ¾" D