The Canals of Venice

Henry Martin Gasser, American, 1909-1981  The Supply Boat  Watercolor and gouache with traces of pencil on paper laid to board 12 3/4 x 17 inches Private collection Henry Martin Gasser, American (1909 - 1981)   was born in Newark, New Jersey. He lived, studied and worked in New Jersey for his entire life. A Master at watercolor and oil his work consisted of, in his own words, "everyday subjects that are available to most of us-street scenes, back yards, trees, old houses, etc I looked for them in front of houses, in backyards, public parks, and elsewhere". He also painted numerous harbor and fishing village scenes. His Paintings contain a great deal of what he called "solitary silence" created by chosen subject matter such as a "Coming Storm", "Night in the Park", "Shadows"... He felt that Design was very important and meant the difference between a mediocre work and a truly professional one. It is here where Gasser excel