Biography: Hardie Gramatky, N.A. (1907-1979) Born: Dallas, TX; Studied: Stanford University, Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Academy of Design, New York Water Color Club, American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society. Hardie Gramatky was raised in Southern California. He studied art with F. Tolles Chamberlin, Clarence Hinkle, Pruett Carter...... read more
"Dad wrote in his journal about this painting, `Water-colors of flood area done for Fortune Magazine, February 11, 1937. Men building levee -- nite light -- Hickman.' This levee was in Hickman, Kentucky, I believe. The painting was exhibited in the Chicago International 1938 exhibit (and also their traveling show for a year!) as well as at the Ferargil Gallery in March `37. I loved the feeling of the noise and action at night that is going on, very dramatic."
Courtesy of daughter - Linda Gramatky Smith
