George Grammer (American, 1928-2019) Oil Derricks Acrylic on paper 18 x 11-3/4 inches (45.7 x 29.8 cm) (sheet) Signed lower right: Grammer Property from the Collection of Arthur and Elizabeth Weinman PROVENANCE: Private collection, Fort Worth. As a member of the Fort Worth Circle, George Grammer forged his aesthetic centered on realism infused with a sense of abstraction. His works, imbued with an atmosphere of stark beauty and haunting melancholy, manifested Grammer's deft use of light and darkness, along with the masterful rendering of movement. Throughout his illustrious career, Grammer remained committed to encapsulating the essence of his Texan heritage, making his works an enduring tribute to the region. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice