Alfred H. Maurer, aestheticism to modernism

Press Release (see link) : One of the most fascinating aspects of the work of Alfred H. Maurer (1868-1932) is the clearly defined stages of radical change that appear in his work during his career. His story, both personal and professional is a highly interesting one that chronicles the evolution of this man’s journey and reveals him to be an artist of international character. In a retrospective fashion, Alfred H. Maurer: Aestheticism to Modernism, presents the enigmatic artist through these stylistic changes, and closely examines his artistic development through the years of his career.^ Beginning with his lovely Whistler-inspired portraits of women such as An Arrangement, 1901 (on loan from the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York), to his brilliantly colored early compositions, as exemplified by Fauve Still Life, circa 1908-10, to his complex Cubist works such as Still Life with Grey Table and White Columns, circa 1928-32, Maurer’s artistic evolution can be traced through the 106 works in the exhibition. An aim of this exhibition and the substantial accompanying catalogue is to demonstrate through documented evidence and educated suggestions, the motivations and influences t