Items Similar to Portrait of Albert Schweitzer - Drawing by Michael Burgess - 1977

Arthur William Heintzelman. - Portrait of Albert Schweitzer.

Francis Luis Mora - Self Portrait, of the Gentleman himself

Michael Gilbery - Self Portrait (Side View)

Robert Andrew Parker - Sitting Self Portrait, Modern Watercolor on Paper by Robert Andrew Parker

Hans Berger - Portrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x50 cm

Julius Bloch - Portrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 5

Michael Burgess
Portrait of Albert Schweitzer - Drawing by Michael Burgess - 1977
1977

Name: Portrait of Albert Schweitzer - Drawing by Michael Burgess - 1977
Brand: Michael Burgess
Rating: 4.9 (594 reviews)

$852.33

£629.44

€720VAT Included

CA$1,182.01

A$1,189.25

CHF 690.28

MX$14,493.77

NOK 7,967.64

SEK 8,175.87

DKK 5,489.42

About the Item

Portrait of Albert Schweitzer. Graphite - Using a series of sharpened pencils ranging from 6B to 2H. A labor of love. Michael Burgess: "When I was very young, I was fascinated by Albert Schweitzer. Dr. Schweitzer experienced a profound empathy for people suffering from the horrible, disfiguring disease of Leprosy. He and his wife set up a leprosy colony in what is now, Gabon Africa. He became a pioneer in the treatment of the disease. He was also known for several other contributions to humanity including his staunch advocacy for the disarmament of nuclear weapons. He saw, back in the late 1940s and early 1950s, long before most others, the dangers of nuclear fallout and how it could impact the world. He championed that cause throughout his adult life. Eventually, he was blacklisted by the U.S. government during the Eisenhower era. He continued to champion his causes, and eventually, he won the Nobel Peace Price in 1952. He lived a long and fruitful life, dying at the age of 90". Regarding the Drawing: Given the age of the Drawing, the paper is somewhat tinted and aged. You can still see some of the initial probing lines from the initial sketch and the resulting gesture, which was left on the paper, as I honed in on the features that I wanted to emphasize. That includes his shirt and jacket lapels, which take the viewer back in time. The drawing itself is as crisp and as fresh as the day that I completed it in 1977. This work could be considered somewhat vintage in terms of its age and stoic, enduring presence. At the time, I was working in a studio in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, not far from where I lived. Throughout the process, I was exploring and found my way to the essence of the man, with admiration and affection.

Creator:
Michael Burgess
Creation Year:
1977
Dimensions:
Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
Medium:
Pencil
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1970-1979
Condition:
Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
Gallery Location:
Roma, IT
Reference Number:
Seller: T-1350811stDibs: LU650311176172

More From This Seller

View All

Roberto CuccaroPortrait of an Old Man - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s, 2000s

Portrait of an Old Man - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s

By Roberto Cuccaro

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of an Old Man is a Contemporary Artwork realized in the 21st Century by Roberto Cuccaro. Original China Ink on Paper. Hand-signed on the lower right corner: Cuccaro. Tot...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Arturo PaganoPortrait - Drawing by Arturo Pagano - 1980s, 1980s

Portrait - Drawing by Arturo Pagano - 1980s

By Arturo Pagano

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is a modern artwork realized by Arturo Pagano in the 1980s. Watercolor drawings. Good conditions.

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Reynold Arnould 1Portrait - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - 1970, 1970

Portrait - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - 1970

By Reynold Arnould 1

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is a Color Markers Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a white sheet of a notebook. No signature. Reynold Arnould was bo...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Leo GuidaPortrait - Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s, 1970s

Portrait - Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970s

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an original artwork realized in the 1970s by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original watercolor and ink on paper. Good conditions, except fo...

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Mino MaccariPortrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century

By Mino Maccari

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is a green pen drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, Jun...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

Umberto Maria CasottiPortrait - Pen drawing by Umberto Maria Casotti - 1947, 1947

Portrait - Pen drawing by Umberto Maria Casotti - 1947

By Umberto Maria Casotti

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an original pen drawing realized by Umberto Maria Casotti in 1947. Good condition on a yellowed cardboard. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right corner...

Category

1940s Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Hans BergerPortrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x51 cm

Portrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x51 cm

By Hans Berger

Located in Geneva, CH

Work on paper without frame

Category

20th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Hans BergerPortrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x50 cm

Portrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x50 cm

By Hans Berger

Located in Geneva, CH

Work on paper

Category

Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Engraving

Francis Luis MoraSelf Portrait, of the Gentleman himself, c. 1920s

Self Portrait, of the Gentleman himself

By Francis Luis Mora

Located in New York, NY

A simply marvelous drawing - a self-portrait of the artist himself. It also reads as a very elegant and expressive line drawing of any gentleman - a hallmark depiction of a bon-vi...

Category

Early 20th Century American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Graphite

Julius BlochPortrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch

Portrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch

By Julius Bloch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Julius Thiengen Bloch (American, born Germany, 1888–1966) Portrait Crayon on paper, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches FRAMED: 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (approx.) This sketch comes directly from th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon

Gilbert Spencer RA, RWS, NEAC20th Century drawing of William Docker Drysdale by Gilbert Spencer, 1949

20th Century drawing of William Docker Drysdale by Gilbert Spencer

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Gilbert Spencer RA, RWS, NEAC (British, 1892-1959) Portrait of William Dockar Drysdale pencil Signed and dated `Gilbert Spencer/ 1949’ (lower right) 15...

Category

20th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Ronald ShapOriginal Ronald Shap figure drawing, signed, 1991

Original Ronald Shap figure drawing, signed

By Ronald Shap

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Original gouache and ink portrait by celebrated, twentieth-century California impressionist landscape painter, Ronald Shap. Man with beard in washes of brown. 23x11 inches on paper. ...

Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache

5 Reasons to Collect Art

From discovering new mediums to supporting rising talents, there are many good motives for building a collection of meaningful works. Learn the hows and whys of art collecting with our guide.