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Gertrude Greene
"VOP #3" Gertrude Greene

1952

$30,000
£22,432.37
€26,199.72
CA$42,149.97
A$42,695.69
CHF 24,514.98
MX$517,672.44
NOK 284,464.85
SEK 289,552.50
DKK 195,870.60

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Gertrude Greene VOP #3, 1952 Signed and dated lower left Oil on paper 10 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches Gertrude Glass Greene was a pioneering American abstract artist, sculptor, designer, and educator whose work placed her at the forefront of geometric abstraction in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. A central figure in the development of non-objective art in America, Greene helped establish a visual language grounded in modernist principles of form, structure, and movement, contributing significantly to the emergence of abstract art at a time when representational painting still dominated the American art scene. Born in New York City, Greene pursued artistic training during a period of rapid change in international art. She became deeply influenced by the European avant-garde, particularly the movements of Constructivism, De Stijl, and the Bauhaus. Rather than embracing traditional easel painting, Greene sought to create art that reflected the modern world through the use of geometric forms, industrial materials, and carefully balanced compositions. Her paintings, reliefs, and sculptures emphasized line, shape, color, and spatial relationships rather than recognizable subject matter, aligning her with the growing international movement toward pure abstraction. In 1935, Greene became one of the founding members of the influential American Abstract Artists (AAA), an organization established to promote abstract art and provide opportunities for artists working outside the prevailing realist traditions. The AAA played a critical role in legitimizing abstraction in the United States, organizing exhibitions, publications, and public discussions that helped educate audiences about modern art. Greene's involvement placed her among a distinguished group of artists dedicated to advancing non-objective art in America. Greene’s artistic practice was remarkably interdisciplinary. In addition to painting, she created abstract sculptures and relief constructions that explored the interaction of form and space. Her work often incorporated modern materials and emphasized architectural structure, reflecting the influence of Constructivist ideals. She also worked as a designer and educator, believing that modern art should engage with everyday life and contribute to a broader cultural transformation. This philosophy aligned her with progressive ideas about the social role of art and design during the interwar years. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Greene exhibited extensively with the American Abstract Artists and other organizations devoted to modern art. Her work stood out for its precision, clarity, and dynamic balance, often employing bold geometric forms arranged in rhythmic compositions. The 1950s also marked a period of renewed experimentation in Greene’s use of color. Her palettes became richer and more nuanced, and her paintings increasingly explored atmosphere, movement, and optical vibration. These later works bridge the gap between the disciplined geometric abstraction of the prewar years and the more expressive tendencies that defined postwar American painting. In this regard, Greene occupies a unique position within the history of American modernism, serving as a link between the first generation of American abstract artists and the artists who would dominate the postwar era. Throughout her career, Greene exhibited extensively with the American Abstract Artists and other organizations devoted to modern art. Although her life was cut short in 1956, her contributions were instrumental in establishing abstraction as a vital force in American art.
  • Creator:
    Gertrude Greene (1911-1956, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1952
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Abstract Expressionist
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1841218479032

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