Characteristic of much of Gemberling Keast's landscape work is the contrast of light leading to or following a storm. In this piece, dapples of light are scattered among cows in a pastoral setting.
Grace Thorpe Gemberling Keast Items
| Grace Thorpe Gemberling Keast |
HL CHALFANT is proud to represent the estate of Grace Gemberling Thorpe Keast (1903-1997). A complete presentation of her work will be hosted at our gallery beginning March 3, 2012. Each of those works will then be auctioned off at our upcoming auction entitled "10 | 10: The Collector's Auction". To learn more about Gemberling and her work, please visit our article reviewing her complete biography and catalog. |
An exceptional examination of the human figure by Grace Gemberling Keast (1903-1997), this painting was an early example of her work. It is signed "Grace Gemberling" on the upper left.
An exceptional examination of the human figure by Grace Gemberling Keast (1903-1997), this painting was likely a study for the a larger composition of the same figure with scarf. It has an exhibition label from Boyer Galleries on verso with the title of the painting. It is signed "Grace Gemberling" on the lower left.
Throughout her life Grace Gemberling held a deep love for both art and music. Her sister was an exceptional musician and she had even painted a portrait of Otakar Sevcik (a famous violonist and teacher). Expressive of these passions, this composition nicely displays both her talent and her love of music. This painting in addition to a compilation of several works will be...
Perhaps what distingishes an artist most in their ability to apply their own impression of a composition. When a painting takes on an emotive interpretation as well as sophisticated rendering it becomes a trye work of art. "Dotted Swiss" takes you into a peaceful interpretation of the artist's imagination. A tranquil and beautiful painting. This painting...
There is a reason we choose this image as the cover of our catalog of Grace Gemberling Keast's work. The image is powerful. Painted in the early 1930s, "Unemployed" expresses a period in time when nothing was definite, especially the economy. The introspective look of the figure and his body language suggest the situation before you ever know the title of the...
Grace Gemberling Keast was particuarly known for her modernist composition rich with vibrant color and the retention of an eerie quality. This painting illustrates this quality perfectly. We entitled this Spectacle because of the engaging composition and it's pair of glasses in the foreground. This interior to exterior expression was explored on occasion by Gemberling who...
Exhibited at the National Academy of Design Winter Exhibition in 1932 and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 119th Annual Exhibition, this painting received wide support from critics. “Grace Gemberling, whose still life composition in the 119th annual yet remains a pleasant memory, is as colorful and vigorous as ever. She paints truth and fine design. Her coloring is splendidly...
An exceptional composition of Manayunk, the considerable depth of this landscape both shifts the viewer eye throughout the composition while showing the transition of rural Manayunk into the more urban setting we know today.
