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1300 Chautauqua Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, CA
90272

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(310) 230-4340

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William Gropper (1897-1977)

 

William Gropper, a major painter of Social Realism and illustrator of political cartoons, was born in New York City in 1897. He studied with Robert Henri and George Bellows. He took realistic art and turned it into pungent critique of the ills of modern society. He spoke of the hypocrisy of its leaders, most notably members of the government in Washington. At the same time, his sympathy for the laborer, the displace person, and the underdog gave his art a humanitarian warmth that muffled any propagandistic shrillness. His incisive views are still relevant as we approach the 21st century. His works are in most major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Metropolitan Museum.

Gropper’s best-known subject matter is the satiric caricature of America's wealthy and powerful, of politicians, and moguls of business and industry. In this era, his art is so relevant, It is, as though, the cycle has come in its full circle, pointing out the relevant elements that have made our society go wrong for the people. Ironically it was and wealthy collectors who sought these images for their collections. Now the paintings, drawings and prints are purchased by collectors who see his meaning in today's world.

- Artwork of William Gropper at Heritage Gallery -

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Attorneys
* NEW *		 Junior Senator KKK Wedding Dance
Yeshiva Three Before The Bench
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* NEW *		 Senior Senator
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Farm Workers
* NEW *		 Conference-Senate
* NEW *		 Paul Bunyan
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Attorneys

Attorneys, c. 1950
Oil on canvas
22" x 26"
Signed by the artist



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Junior Senator

Junior Senator, c. 1960
oil on board
20" x 30"
Signed by the artist



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KKK

KKK, c. 1930
Gouache and Ink
9-3/4" x 9-5/8"
Signed by the artist

Exhibited, Featured Drawing: American Scene and the South 1930-1946 Georgia Museum of Art, Athens, Georgia Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, Alabama Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida. Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Georgia




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Wedding Dance

Wedding Dance, c. 1950
20" x 16"
Illustrated in the Larousse Encyclopedia of American Art,
Signed by the artist



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Yeshiva

Yeshiva c. 1950
Oil on canvas
18" x 26"
Signed by the artist



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Three Before the Bench

Three Before the Bench, 1945
30" x 22"
Oil on board



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Court Scene

Court Scene, 1960
14" x 18"
Oil on canvas



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Senior Senator

Senior Senator, c. 1940's
18" x 12"
Oil on board
Signed lower right



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Farm Workers

Farm Workers, c. 1950's
15-3/4" x 18"
Gouache & watercolor on paper
Signed lower right



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Conference-Senate

Conference-Senate, c. 1950's
16" x 20"
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right



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Paul Bunyan

Paul Bunyan, c. 1950's
15-1/2" x 22-1/4"
Gouache & watercolor on paper
Signed lower right



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