Gertrude Freyman 'Peacocks' Watercolor 
Gertrude Freyman 'Peacocks' Watercolor
This watercolor by Gertrude Freyman captures the inherent grace and aristocratic poise of peacocks. Freyman's adept use of vibrant blues and greens accentuates the iridescent textures of the feathers, set against a soft, neutral background that enhances the subjects. The fluidity of watercolors brings these birds to life, reflecting both light and movement with an almost poetic finesse.
- Title: 'Peacocks'
- Medium: Watercolor
- Artist: Gertrude Freyman
- Signed Lower Right
- Professionally Framed with Glass
About the Artist:
Gertrude Freyman, born on June 22, 1901, in Chicago to German immigrants, was a pivotal figure in Kansas City's arts community. After moving to Kansas City as a child, Freyman attended the Kansas City Art Institute on a scholarship and quickly became involved in local artists' groups. Her early career included notable exhibitions in prestigious juried shows, and in 1925, she received a study fellowship from the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation, spending a year painting at the Tiffany Estate in New York. Freyman's first solo exhibition was held in 1926, and she continued to showcase her work throughout her career.
Freyman was instrumental in establishing and supporting arts organizations in Kansas City. She was a core member of the Kansas City Society of Artists, helped organize exhibitions for the Mid-America Artists Association and the Greater Kansas City Art Association, and participated in the Country Club Plaza Art Fair for over fifty years. In 1960, she won the national Macy's Living With Art Competition. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Freyman worked as a professional interior designer and muralist, creating works for a variety of public and private spaces. She continued to paint and exhibit her work into her eighties and passed away on July 14, 1994, in Kansas City.
Condition:
Fair, Water Spots on Back of Frame - Does Not Affect Art
Frame Chipped, Punctures & (1) Tear In Paper of Art - 1/2" Wide
Size:
Overall: 23" X 20"
Visible: 18" X 13"