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Bernard Krigstein"Ausable River at Keane" - Vibrant Original Oil Abstract Impressionist Landscape1982
1982
$12,000
£9,110.17
€10,502.54
CA$16,975.66
A$18,275.84
CHF 9,787.07
MX$220,217.34
NOK 123,485.66
SEK 113,009.33
DKK 78,479.21
About the Item
Bernard Krigstein (American, 1919-1990)
"Ausable River at Keane" (Ausable Rocks), 1982
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting.
“Ausable River at Keane” (1982) is a stunning oil painting that captures the landscape through rhythm, color, and gesture rather than strict representation. Krigstein constructs the scene with confident, expressive brushwork, layering saturated greens, blues, and warm earth tones to convey the movement of water and the surrounding terrain. The composition feels animated and alive, as if the landscape itself is shifting and breathing.
Painted during a mature period of the artist’s career, the work reflects Krigstein’s interest in distilling nature into its essential visual energy. Rather than describing the river literally, he emphasizes its pulse and structure through color relationships and dynamic form. The result is a landscape that feels both grounded in place and expressive in spirit, offering a compelling example of Krigstein’s painterly approach to the natural world.
Bernard Krigstein (1919–1990):
Bernard Krigstein was an influential American artist and illustrator best known for his groundbreaking contributions to mid-20th-century comic art and visual storytelling. Active during the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, Krigstein pushed the medium beyond pulp entertainment, introducing sophisticated pacing, psychological depth, and cinematic composition that reshaped narrative illustration.
After studying at the High School of Music
Art and the Art Students League in New York, Krigstein worked across multiple creative fields, including comics, fine art, illustration, and teaching. He is most celebrated for his work with EC Comics in the 1950s, particularly on titles such as Shock SuspenStories, Crime SuspenStories, and Weird Science. His story “Master Race” is widely regarded as one of the most important and formally innovative comics ever produced, noted for its fragmented layouts, emotional intensity, and moral gravity.
Beyond comics, Krigstein maintained a rigorous fine art practice, producing paintings and mixed-media works that reflect his interest in modernism, abstraction, and expressive form. His studio works often explore movement, psychological tension, and structure, bridging the worlds of illustration and contemporary art.
Krigstein later taught at institutions including Pratt Institute, influencing generations of artists through his emphasis on composition, visual rhythm, and intellectual rigor. Today, his work is held in major museum collections and is increasingly recognized by collectors and scholars for its lasting impact on both comics and modern visual culture.
- Creator:Bernard Krigstein (1919 - 1990)
- Creation Year:1982
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:The painting shows light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and remains in excellent overall condition, with the surface and structure well preserved.
- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU138028226282
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