Bischoff, Elmer
(b. 1916
d. 1991)
Sketchbook, ca. 1950
In the 1950s, painter and educator Elmer Bischoff (1916-1991) was one of the leading artists of the Bay Area figurative movement. In this sketchbook, Bischoff combined the bold gestures of Abstract Expressionism with his figure studies to create psychologically weighty compositions.
[Sketchbook], ca. 1950 / Elmer Bischoff, artist. 1 v. : graphite and ink ; 30 x 22 cm. Elmer Bischoff papers. Archives of American Art.
Sixteen pages have sketches on both the front and verso; the rest of the book is blank. The images are mostly figure studies and a few landscapes in graphite and ink wash.
[Sketchbook], ca. 1950 / Elmer Bischoff, artist. 1 v. : graphite and ink ; 30 x 22 cm. Elmer Bischoff papers. Archives of American Art.
Sixteen pages have sketches on both the front and verso; the rest of the book is blank. The images are mostly figure studies and a few landscapes in graphite and ink wash.
Forms Part of: Elmer Bischoff papers