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Grace Hartigan - Abstract Expressionist Painter - 1922-2008
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GRACE HARTIGAN -1922-2008
On November 15, 2008, the art world lost one of the most celebrated painters of our time. Grace Hartigan lived life to its fullest for 86 years and did what she did best and loved the most -- painting. Her works are in numerous museums worldwide, but fame and notoriety didn't change this major American icon of abstract expressionism. She was grounded, focused and committed to painting her way and on her terms. |  |
The early paintings of the 1950's were heavily abstract, but then about 1953, she decided to incorporate figures into the abstract works. She continued in this vein until her death this year. Hartigan's achievements are many -- she had her first solo show in 1950 and eight years later, she was the only woman included in a touring show called the New American Painters that placed abstract expressionism on the map.
She and her work were featured in Life and Newsweek. Life magazine called her "the most celebrated of the young American painters."
The poet and art critic Frank O'Hara was devoted to Grace and they collaborated on a number of works that included Frank's poetic verses and Grace's paintings -- it was an exciting and collegial time when the artists and poets came together as one. Hartigan had a special place in her heart for Frank O'Hara, whose photo remained in her bedroom throughout her life.
| | | Grace Hartigan "Modern Circle" 1967 oil on canvas - Collection of the Smithonian American Art Museum |
A portrait of Frank O'Hara above from 1953 that was exhibited at Tibor de Nagy Gallery, New York, shows the artist incorporating the figurative with the abstract that would define her oeuvre. She once said that she felt history would place her alongside Franz Kline and Philip Guston.
She didn't think she was innovative enough to be in the ranks of Pollock and DeKooning.
The art historians, curators, gallerists, and many loyal collectors will try and define her place in the world of art. For us, there are no comparisons. She was one of a kind and that's what made her great. She often said that painting is what kept her going. Being able to look at her enormous body of work will keep us going as we remember an artist with an unrivaled spirit and love of the brush.
Image: The Collection of Keith L. Robinson, Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA,
"Portrait of Frank O'Hara," 1953, exhibited at Tibor de Nagy, New York.
Grace Hartigan "Modern Circle" 1967 oil on canvas - Collection of the Smithonian American Art Museum
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