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StatsWhite Cat
Surrealism
1938
92.0 x 77.0 cm
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Artist Biography
Gertrude Abercrombie: A Life in Art
- Born: Austin, Texas (February 17, 1909)
- Died: Chicago, Illinois (July 3, 1977)
- Nationality: American
Early Life and Education
- Gertrude Abercrombie was born into a family of traveling opera singers. Her parents, Tom and Lula Janes Abercrombie, frequently moved due to their profession.
- The family spent time in Berlin in 1913 before returning to the United States amidst World War I. They eventually settled in Hyde Park, Chicago.
- She received a degree in Romance Languages from the University of Illinois in 1929.
- Briefly studied figure drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago and took a year-long course in commercial art at the American Academy of Art.
- Early employment included creating advertisements for Mesirow Department Store and working as an artist for Sears.
Artistic Development and Style
- Abercrombie dedicated herself to painting by 1932, achieving her first sale in 1933.
- Her work during the 1930s was influenced by European Surrealism, though she didn't explicitly identify with the movement. She considered herself a Midwestern artist.
- She participated in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project from 1934 to 1940.
- Her style evolved from impressionistic brushwork to a more precise, linear approach.
- Recurring themes and symbols include self-portraits, interiors, landscapes, owls, cats, keys, shells, doors, stairways, and ladders.
- She often depicted solitary figures in sparsely furnished rooms, creating an atmosphere of introspection and mystery.
- Her color palette shifted from dark, earthy tones to lighter hues after her second marriage.
- Abercrombie's work is characterized by a dreamlike quality, elongated figures, and a symbolic vocabulary.
Influences and Notable Works
- Giorgio de Chirico: Abercrombie’s style shows influence from the Italian metaphysical painter.
- Ivan Albright & Julia Thecla: Shared regional magical realism with these contemporaries.
- Jazz Music: Her close relationships with jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker profoundly influenced her artistic vision, inspiring "Gertrude's Bounce" by Richie Powell.
- Notable Works: White Cat (1938), Slaughterhouse Ruins at Aledo, Witches, Self-Portrait of My Sister, and numerous smaller works depicting interiors and symbolic objects.
Legacy and Historical Significance
- Abercrombie is recognized as a significant figure in the Chicago art scene and a key representative of American Surrealism.
- Her unique style and introspective themes have garnered increasing attention from scholars and collectors.
- The Gertrude Abercrombie Trust, established through her will, distributed her work and that of other artists she supported to cultural institutions throughout the Midwest.
- A major retrospective of her work was held at the Hyde Park Art Center shortly before her death in 1977.
- Her art continues to be celebrated for its dreamlike quality, symbolic depth, and exploration of personal identity.
Gertrude Abercrombie
1909 - 1977 , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Surrealism, Magic Realism
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Richie Powell']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Carlo Carrà
- Giorgio Morandi
- Ivan Albright
- Julia Thecla
- Date Of Birth: February 17, 1909
- Date Of Death: July 3, 1977
- Full Name: Gertrude Abercrombie
- Nationality: American
- Notable Artworks:
- White Cat
- Witches
- Slaughterhouse Ruins at Aledo
- Place Of Birth: Austin, United States
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