Signed Original HARDIE GRAMATKY Watercolor Painting “Retreat from Moscow”, 1941

Description: “RETREAT FROM MOSCOW” 1941 SIGNED ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY THE AMERICAN PAINTER, ILLUSTRATOR AND WATERCOLORIST HARDIE GRAMATKY (1907-1979) This is the original watercolor which was published in the December 27, 1941 issue of Collier’s Weekly for the article titled “Retreat from Moscow” by the Collier’s correspondent Quentin Reynolds, to illustrate what the correspondent found in Russia’s new capital. Illustrated on page 22 of the magazine, the watercolor is a view of Kuibyshev’s streets which were like rivers of mud in which sleds, ox-drawn carts and automobiles are mired down.. The watercolor is by the California artist Hardie Gramatky. In a 2006 article in Watercolor Magazine, Andrew Wyeth named Gramatky as one of America's 20 greatest watercolorists. This watercolor is an excellent example of Gramatky’s work. The medium is gouache (opaque watercolor) on illustration board, the image (sight size) measures 6 5/8 x 13 7/8 inches. The illustration board size measures 10 1/2 x 20 inches. The watercolor comes as originally double matted by the gallery, with the illustration board fully adhered to the matboard. The mat size measures 14 1/2 x 22 inches. The watercolor is inscribed in pencil on the verso of the illustration board: “Retreat from Moscow by Quentin Reynolds by Hardie Gramatky”. The verso shows the Collier’s magazine folio stamp lower left, with information in pencil, the date: Dec 27/41; the title: Retreat from Moscow; The author: Q Reynolds; and the artist: H Gramatky. Also attached on the verso center is a label from the New York gallery: BARRY STEPHENS Advertising Art. CONDITION: The watercolor painting is in excellent condition, with no evidence of any damage to the image. The mat is clean and in very fine condition. Bernhard August "Hardie" Gramatky, Jr. was an American painter, writer, animator, and illustrator. Born in Dallas, Texas, Hardie Gramatky became an illustrator of national reputation, especially known for his “Little Toot” children's books for the publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons. “Little Toot” was created by Gramatky when he was an animator at Disney Studios in California. He was also a painter, especially known for his watercolors, and did American Scene paintings of cityscapes, landcapes, seashores, and construction workers. He grew up in Southern California and began his artistic career in 1926 while a student at Stanford University and then continued to study at Chouinard Art Institute. He became a member of the California Water Color Society, and was a key artist in the development of the California Style, which brought new respectability to watercolor painting on location. From 1930 to 1936, he worked as an animator for Walt Disney Studios and then moved East to do magazine and children's book illustration. From 1947 to 1979, he worked as an illustrator in Connecticut. _______________________________ AUTHENTICITY OF ARTWORK IS GUARANTEED. FULL REFUND GIVEN ONLY IF ARTWORK RECEIVED IS NOT AS DESCRIBED. PLEASE READ COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ARTWORK BEFORE BIDDING ! I make every effort to describe the works of art offered with utmost attention for detailed and accurate information. If known, the artist’s full name, the date of birth, the date of death and the artist’s nationality. Also if known, the title of the work of art, the medium, the date produced, the size of the artwork and of the frame, and if it is signed or unsigned. And, of course to the best of my knowledge, the condition of the work of art. I will also supply close-up photos if necessary. If you have any questions at all in regards to the artwork offered, please contact me via email before bidding. SHIPPING INFORMATION: 1. I SHIP EVERY WORK OF ART INSURED AND WITH DELIVERY TRACKING NUMBERS. 2. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST EMAIL ME FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES BEFORE BIDDING! 3. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE GLASS FROM FRAMED ARTWORK TO PREVENT ARTWORK FROM GETTING DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE, WITH SMALLER FRAMED ARTWORK I WILL PLACE TAPE ALL OVER THE GLASS FOR PROTECTION. 4. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING, HANDLING, INSURANCE, AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS FEES! Shipping prices quoted include packaging in corrugated box with bubble wrap and/or peanuts. For larger or expensive works of art a crate may be ordered. Insurance is required on all art shipments. Buyers pay for insured shipping. I do not ship my items for free. I prefer shipping items via USPS PRIORITY MAIL but with larger items I will ship via UPS. I will try my best to keep the shipping costs to a minimum, however, please be aware that I am concerned with using the correct materials for proper packaging of the artwork so that it will arrive safe & sound. PAYMENT INFORMATION: Buyer to prepay shipping and insurance. PLEASE: Payment must be received within 2 business days. THANK YOU.

Price: 2800 USD

Location: Portland, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-05T05:14:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD