Portrait of a Woman with Pearl Necklace
Artist: Jack Gerber (American, 1927–2021)
Medium: Oil on board
Dimensions: 33 x 29 inches (83.8 x 73.7 cm)
Frame: Original period wormwood frame
Critical Analysis:
This portrait is an example of Jack Gerber's adept skill in American Realism. The restricted, tonal palette of warm greys, mauves, and beiges suggests this was most likely painted earlier on his career. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing the viewer's attention entirely on the psychological presence of the sitter, an approach that invites comparison with the old master tradition yet feels distinctly modern in its straightforwardness.
Presented in the original period wormwood frame.
Provenance & Exhibition History: Works by Gerber from this period have been exhibited at and collected by major institutions including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, and the National Academy of Design.
Condition Report: The painting is in good and stable condition. There are some scuffs and scratches to the board and frame itself.. The original frame shows minor wear and patina commensurate with its age.
Jack Gerber (1927–2021) was a distinguished American realist painter whose career was rooted in the rich artistic traditions of Philadelphia. A trained alumnus and later Fellow of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Gerber also studied at the Art Students League in New York.
Gerber’s oeuvre is celebrated for its expressive figures, sumptuous color, and masterful compositions, where every element of the canvas is activated as an integral whole. His work was the subject of numerous one-person exhibitions at venues such as the Roger LaPelle Gallery and was regularly included in prestigious national exhibitions.
Gerber’s legacy is cemented in the permanent collections of major institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, the National Academy of Design, the Corcoran Gallery, the Allentown Art Museum, and the James A. Michener Art Museum. He also held significant leadership roles within Philadelphia's artistic community, serving at PAFA, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club.
Portrait of a Woman with Pearl Necklace
Artist: Jack Gerber (American, 1927–2021)
Medium: Oil on board
Dimensions: 33 x 29 inches (83.8 x 73.7 cm)
Frame: Original period wormwood frame
Critical Analysis:
This portrait is an example of Jack Gerber's adept skill in American Realism. The restricted, tonal palette of warm greys, mauves, and beiges suggests this was most likely painted earlier on his career. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing the viewer's attention entirely on the psychological presence of the sitter, an approach that invites comparison with the old master tradition yet feels distinctly modern in its straightforwardness.
Presented in the original period wormwood frame.
Provenance & Exhibition History: Works by Gerber from this period have been exhibited at and collected by major institutions including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, and the National Academy of Design.
Condition Report: The painting is in good and stable condition. There are some scuffs and scratches to the board and frame itself.. The original frame shows minor wear and patina commensurate with its age.
Jack Gerber (1927–2021) was a distinguished American realist painter whose career was rooted in the rich artistic traditions of Philadelphia. A trained alumnus and later Fellow of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Gerber also studied at the Art Students League in New York.
Gerber’s oeuvre is celebrated for its expressive figures, sumptuous color, and masterful compositions, where every element of the canvas is activated as an integral whole. His work was the subject of numerous one-person exhibitions at venues such as the Roger LaPelle Gallery and was regularly included in prestigious national exhibitions.
Gerber’s legacy is cemented in the permanent collections of major institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, the National Academy of Design, the Corcoran Gallery, the Allentown Art Museum, and the James A. Michener Art Museum. He also held significant leadership roles within Philadelphia's artistic community, serving at PAFA, the Philadelphia Water Color Club, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club.
