Listed Artist ABRAHAM RATTNER (1895-1978) / Rare ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR / Signed

Abraham Rattner was born in Poughkeepsie, New York in 1895 and became one of America’s most respected expressionists before his death in New York City in 1978 at the age of 82. During WWI, Rattner served as a camouflage artist in France and lived in Paris from 1920-1940 where his artistic work was influenced by Picasso and especially Georges-Henri Rouault. Fleeing back to America as the Nazis invaded France, Rattner settled in New York City where he painted, taught in several schools and even took time to travel cross country with his pal author Henry Miller (“Tropic of Cancer”). Finding an original Rattner is a rarity since much of his work is in major museums around the world including the Leepa-Rattner Museum in Florida which houses the largest collection of his work anywhere. This colorful watercolor is approximately 7.75 inches square and is in excellent condition. The artwork has been matted to 13 x 16 inches but the mat has a few dings and corner bumps (see photos). On the back is a rough ink sketch and Abraham Rattner’s signature in pencil. Be sure to make an offer on this or one of my other listings which feature many unique and hard to find items - Crystal and Glassware, Fine Artwork, Art Glass, Asian Rarities, Celebrity Autographs, Fine Porcelain, Quality Jewelry, Hollywood Memorabilia and many more rare items.