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| Johann Berthelsen American, 1883 - 1972 "Winter in New York City, St. James' Episcopal Church" Oil on Canvas Board measures 12" x 9" - Signed lower right |
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appealing style and the attention that the artists devoted to creating his art. The subtlety of the coloration, the brush-
strokes that purposefully convey motion and atmosphere to the view. Undoubtedly a desirable example my a most
talented painter.
For many years in the shadow of the American art scene, Johann Berthelsen has emerged as a highly recognized name
on the current art market, with works by the artist garnering a strong following among collectors of American Art at major
auctions.
Berthelsen – unlike others who painted the same subject – cleverly draped a poetic veil over the city in winter. He
captured the stillness of the cold wintry air and offsets it with the energy of the bundled figures determinedly populating
the scene. New York City snow-covered cityscapes are most popular, as they reflect Berthelsen’s most recognizable and
collectible subject matter. The artist however also produced some superbly executed nocturnal scenes of the City,
showcasing the glistening splendor of its luminous presence.
Works by Berthelsen can be found is many important private, corporate and public collections. The artist’s popularity
continues to grow strongly among collectors and without a doubt, paintings by this highly listed and talented artist are well
on their way to attaining and even more significant status among collectors of fine American art.
Listed: 300 Years of American Art; Mallet’s; Artists’ Signatures; Who Was Who in American Art; Davenport’s; E. Benezit;
Fieldings; AskArt; Artnet.com, and many others. An extensive folder on the artist showcasing listings and auction
comparables, is supplied with the painting.
strokes that purposefully convey motion and atmosphere to the view. Undoubtedly a desirable example my a most
talented painter.
For many years in the shadow of the American art scene, Johann Berthelsen has emerged as a highly recognized name
on the current art market, with works by the artist garnering a strong following among collectors of American Art at major
auctions.
Berthelsen – unlike others who painted the same subject – cleverly draped a poetic veil over the city in winter. He
captured the stillness of the cold wintry air and offsets it with the energy of the bundled figures determinedly populating
the scene. New York City snow-covered cityscapes are most popular, as they reflect Berthelsen’s most recognizable and
collectible subject matter. The artist however also produced some superbly executed nocturnal scenes of the City,
showcasing the glistening splendor of its luminous presence.
Works by Berthelsen can be found is many important private, corporate and public collections. The artist’s popularity
continues to grow strongly among collectors and without a doubt, paintings by this highly listed and talented artist are well
on their way to attaining and even more significant status among collectors of fine American art.
Listed: 300 Years of American Art; Mallet’s; Artists’ Signatures; Who Was Who in American Art; Davenport’s; E. Benezit;
Fieldings; AskArt; Artnet.com, and many others. An extensive folder on the artist showcasing listings and auction
comparables, is supplied with the painting.