Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

American, 1909-1981

Henry Martin Gasser was an American painter in every sense. From his working-class industrial town, he sought out the greatest artists in the area in order to study from them and found inspiration in his backyard. Through persistence and a spirit of originality, Gasser turned humble scenes of urban American life in the mid-twentieth century into extraordinary works of art that were widely praised by the art world. After achieving fame for his paintings, he extended his reach further by educating future artists and writing instructional books on his innovative techniques. Gasser was born in Newark, New Jersey, where he lived for most of his life. He studied painting at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts as well as the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Students League in New York City. The well-known artist John R. Grabach (1886–1981), a fellow New Jersey native, privately tutored Gasser, and the two artists developed a close relationship. Despite its highly individualistic style, Gasser’s work still fits neatly into the tradition established by his American predecessors. In addition to exhibiting influence from Grabach, Gasser’s realist depictions of everyday life continued the legacy of the Ashcan painters. The majority of Gasser’s work portrays his native New Jersey. By the time he reached artistic maturity in the mid-twentieth century, Newark had become a major industrial center. Such cities, although the life force of American industry and ingenuity, were not known for their scenic qualities. Nonetheless, Gasser found beauty in his surroundings. His artworks typically feature urban scenes, such as residential streets lined with houses and blue-collar suburban communities. Along with painting in New Jersey and New York, he embarked on excursions with Grabach to New England to capture coastal views and winter scenery. During World War II, Gasser was stationed in South Carolina as a sergeant in a Visual Aid Unit of the army, where he painted the vibrant Southern culture surrounding him. Although adept at painting with oils, he found his stride in watercolors. Paralleling his ability to transform unassuming subjects into captivating pictures, Gasser elevated watercolor—a medium that was more common at the time for preliminary sketches or commercial use—to a fine art. During his life, Gasser exhibited his paintings widely to remarkable critical acclaim. He was honored with numerous solo exhibitions in New York and New Jersey and was included in group exhibitions at the country’s finest museums and galleries. Gasser won more than one hundred exhibition prizes nationally, including the prestigious Hallgarten Prize awarded by the National Academy of Design. Gasser was actively engaged in the art community, belonging to over twenty organizations, including the Allied Artists of America, the Art Students League, the National Arts Club, and the Salmagundi Club. He served as vice president of both the National Academy of Design and the American Watercolor Society, and designed the latter’s certificate of membership.

Artist: Henry Martin Gasser

Henry Martin Gasser“Harborside”, Circa 1950

$2,800

“Harborside”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper of a harbor scene with a large ship and several smaller boats by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed by the ...

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1950s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper, Gouache

Henry Martin Gasser“Montmartre in July”, Circa 1965

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“Montmartre in July”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Beautiful, original watercolor by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed lower right by the artist “Gasser/Paris. Titled verso. Circa 1965. Condition is excellent. The scene is Montmartre, Paris in July with a busy cafe...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser“Winding Paris Streets”, Circa 1955

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“Winding Paris Streets”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper of a winding old Paris street by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed by the artist lower left, Paris. Circa...

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1950s Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser“Paris Summer Corner”, 1970s

$2,500

“Paris Summer Corner”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Warren, NJ

“Paris summer corner” In good condition Stamp of the artist and title are on the back of the picture Measures 18x14 International buyers must cover shipping cost

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Mid-20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserHenry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"

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Henry Gasser Watercolor French Subject "Apertif, Paris"

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This is a beautiful watercolor on board by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser, N.A. (1909-1981). Titled on the verso: “Apertif, Paris.” The painting measures 10"h x 8"w. Signed “H. Gasse...

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20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserHenry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

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Henry Gasser Watercolor Italian Subject Venice

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This is a beautiful watercolor on paper by New Jersey artist Henry Gasser, N.A. (1909-1981). The subject is charming Venice, Italy and the painting measures 8"h x 10"w. Signed “H. Ga...

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20th Century Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Jo CainMan Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern, c. 1930s

$5,000

H 48 in W 28 in D 2 in

Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern

By Jo Cain

Located in New York, NY

Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Modern Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Telephone Pole Worker 38 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches Oil on pap...

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1930s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Victor Gabriel GilbertThe Church Of The Holy Trinity Paris Early 20th Century Framed Parisian Painting

$8,911

H 28.15 in W 24.22 in

The Church Of The Holy Trinity Paris Early 20th Century Framed Parisian Painting

By Victor Gabriel Gilbert

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Victor Gabriel Gilbert. French ( b.1847 - d.1933 ). L’ Eglise De La Sainte-Trinite, Place De La Trinite, Paris. Gouache & Watercolor On Paper. Signed Lower Right. Image size 15 inch...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper, Gouache

Charles Cobelle“New York Public Library”, Circa 1960

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H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

“New York Public Library”

By Charles Cobelle

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor and gouache artwork of the New York Public Library mounted to board by Charles Cobelle. Signed lower right. Condition is very good. Circa 1960. The artwork is h...

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1960s Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Board, Archival Paper

André DerainDesign for Décor, Ballet Set Decoration, Circa 1947

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H 28.25 in W 34.75 in D 3 in

Design for Décor, Ballet Set Decoration

By André Derain

Located in New York, NY

In addition to his very well-respected career as a major Fauve and Post -Impressionist, André Derain’s skill as a ballet set decorator also emerged, beginning in 1919 and continuing ...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Sandy LitchfieldLatent, 2024

$1,650

H 19 in W 15 in D 1.5 in

Latent

By Sandy Litchfield

Located in New York, NY

Sandy Litchfield’s "Latent" reflects her signature approach of transforming landscapes into lyrical, abstracted visions. Drawing from memory, walking, and direct observation, Litchfi...

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2010s Contemporary Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil

Kathryn Keller'Drawing with Water' - interior watercolor - ordinary objects - Giorgio Morandi, 2021

$1,600

H 25 in W 21 in

'Drawing with Water' - interior watercolor - ordinary objects - Giorgio Morandi

By Kathryn Keller

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Drawing with Water" is an interior watercolor painting featuring hues of blue, purple, green, red and orange. Kathryn Keller is inspired by the works of George Inness, Edward Hopper, Giorgio Morandi & Alexander Drysdale. Kathryn Keller is a painter based in New Orleans and Alexandria, Louisiana. She received a BA in Fine Art and English from the University of the South...

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2010s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Les AndersonPurple Coast Landscape, 1980

$348Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Purple Coast Landscape

By Les Anderson

Located in Soquel, CA

Dramatic and vibrant coastal watercolor painting by California artist Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate ...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Christina HaglidBlue Thumbergia, Botanical in Watercolor and Gouache, Matted and Framed, 2009

$1,950

H 7.25 in W 4.5 in

Blue Thumbergia, Botanical in Watercolor and Gouache, Matted and Framed

By Christina Haglid

Located in Chicago, IL

Christina Haglid Blue Thunbergia watercolor on paper 7.25h x 4.50w in 16.75h x 13.75w in framed CMH008 Christina Haglid Artist's Statement I used to write a lot of poetry, and it has shaped the narrative process in my artwork. Now painting has replaced writing. Objects in the painting are considered like words placed on a page. I use flowers, manipulated objects, and architecture together in compositions to symbolize the subtle conversations and interactions between them. They are placed in imaginary landscapes that are inspired by actual places and travels. All the paintings are watercolor and gouache on stonehendge paper, and they are made up almost entirely of individual brushstrokes. EDUCATION 1993 M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art 1991 B.F.A., Maryland Institute, College of Art 1990 Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture EXHIBITIONS 2015 "Gallery Group" Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2014 "Gallery Group" Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2013 "Gallery Group" Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2012 "Gallery Group" Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2011 “Gallery Group” Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL "Meticulous Details: Conservators' Paintings" The Architrouve, Chicago, IL 2010 “Art Chicago” Merchandise Mart, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2009 “Botanica” Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2006 “Botanicus” Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2006 “Arts Botanica” Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago, IL 2005 “Blumen: Group Show” Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2004-05 “Think Small” Illinois State Museum, IL [traveled] “Christina Haglid: Microworlds” Greenville...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Boris VassiloffEuropean Architectural Colonnaded Arcade Watercolor Painting

$400

H 12.25 in W 14.25 in

European Architectural Colonnaded Arcade Watercolor Painting

By Boris Vassiloff

Located in Surfside, FL

Boris Vassiloff, Russian/American (1906 - 2000) Artist Boris Vassiloff was born on March 24, 1906 to Julia Nikolaevna and Boris Ivanovich Vassiloff in Russia. He died peacefully on D...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Board

Josine VignonMid Century French Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch, 1960's

$329Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 20 in D 1 in

Mid Century French Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wallpaper Sketch by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting: 19 x 25 inches good condition provenance: from the...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Abraham WalkowitzModernist Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Man, the Rabbi, 1910

$1,500

H 12.25 in W 8.75 in

Modernist Watercolor Painting, Portrait of a Man, the Rabbi

By Abraham Walkowitz

Located in Surfside, FL

Abraham Walkowitz (March 28, 1878 - January 27, 1965) was an American painter grouped in with early American Modernists working in the Modernist style. Walkowitz was born in Tyumen,...

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Early 20th Century Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Manos Sofianos“Mykonos, Greece”, Circa 1970

$460Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

“Mykonos, Greece”

Located in Southampton, NY

Original India ink, watercolor and gouache artwork of a small harbor on the island of Mykonos in Greece but the Greek artist Manos Sofianos. Signed by the artist lower right. Conditi...

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1960s Contemporary Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

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Henry Martin Gasser“Montmartre Side Street”, 1964

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H 10 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

“Montmartre Side Street”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is an original watercolor and gouache of a side steer in Montmartre, France. The artist is the well known American painter, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed...

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1960s Post-Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Henry Martin Gasser"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene, circa 1940

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H 20.75 in W 16.25 in

"End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, " Henry Gasser, American Scene

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981) End of the Tracks, Johnstown, Pennsylvania Watercolor and gouache on paper Sight 10 1/4 x 14 3/8 inches Signed lowe...

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1940s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserWinter Night

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H 9.38 in W 12.5 in

Winter Night

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower left: H. GASSER,

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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserThe Park Square, Paris, 1950

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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.2 in

The Park Square, Paris

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower left, with title on the back, 1909-1981, measures: 7.5" x 9.5" painting and 13.5" x 16" including frame. In excellent condition.

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1950s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserThe Flower Workers, Rome, 1950

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H 9.5 in W 11.25 in D 0.2 in

The Flower Workers, Rome

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Wiscasett, ME

Vibrant watercolor signed and inscribed Rome lower right, with title on the back, 1909-1981 Measures 9.5" x 11.25" painting and 13" x 15" including frame. In excellent condition.

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1950s Impressionist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Henry Martin GasserSnowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

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H 7.75 in W 10.13 in

Snowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981) Snow Parking Gouache on paper 7 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches Signed lower left: H. Gasser Provenance: Private Collection, Newburgh, New York Riverdale Galle...

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1940s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Casein, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserSnowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

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H 7.75 in W 10.13 in

Snowy Winter Cityscape, Antique Car Parking Painting, Newark, New Jersey, WPA

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in New York, NY

Henry Martin Gasser (1909 - 1981) Snow Parking Gouache on paper 7 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches Signed lower left: H. Gasser Provenance: Private Collection, Newburgh, New York Riverdale Galle...

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1940s American Realist Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Casein

Henry Martin Gasser“La Crémaillère, Paris”, Circa 1950

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“La Crémaillère, Paris”

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Southampton, NY

Watercolor and gouache on paper of “La Crémaillère” located in Montmartre, Paris. Signed lower right, H. Gasser, Paris. 20th century. Circa 1950-1960. Condition: Excellent. In Ar...

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20th Century American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserParis Spring (Le Printemps aux Parisien), Circa: 1960

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Paris Spring (Le Printemps aux Parisien)

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original signed watercolor / gouache on paper by American artist Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981) titled "Paris Spring (Le Printemps aux Parisien)", c. 1960. Hand signed ...

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1960s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Henry Martin GasserThe Boathouse, Circa: 1960

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H 14 in W 16 in

The Boathouse

By Henry Martin Gasser

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

An original signed watercolor / gouache on paper by American artist Henry Martin Gasser (1909-1981) titled "The Boathouse", c. 1960. Hand signed by Gasser lower right. This artwork i...

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1960s American Modern Henry Martin Gasser Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

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