Ogden M. Pleissner (1905–1983)
Honfleur
watercolor on paper
15”x18" (framed)
watercolor on paper
15”x18" (framed)
Value: $8,000
Ogden Pleissner was considered a Realist unimpeded by sentimentality. Pleissner’s contentment in his surroundings, interest in the world around him, and his satisfaction with his craft are evident in the masterful use of light and color that pervades his paintings.
World War II brought about a major turning point in Pleissner's career. His post-war subjects became concerned with urban life in France, Italy and Spain. Pleissner's work exhibits precision and clarity in his use of light. This, combined with his selection of only pictorial elements that contribute to an overall composition, characterize his work.
Large collections of Ogden M. Pleissner’s work can be found in the collections of the Pentagon (war work) and in the Shelburne Museum’s Pleissner Gallery (his personal collection).
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