Walter Driesbach, Untitled Bust of a Woman (20th century)
Description
This piece is minimalism at its best. Walter Driesbach was an exceptionally talented sculptor whose pieces remain affordable solely because he did not achieve the widespread recognition that he most definitely deserved. Notice that there is not a separate plinth for the sculpture. It is carved out of one piece of stone. If you look closely at the bottom you can see how rough it is. That is what Driesbach, or any stone sculptor, started with. Amazing.
Details
- Walter Driesbach (American, 1929-2015)
- Untitled
- Carved stone
- Signed on bottom of base
- 9" x 8" x 5"
About the Artist
Walter Driesbach was a well-regarded Cincinnati-area sculptor and teacher known for his beautifully rendered, minimally abstract female forms typically carved in heavy stone such as granite and marble. He studied at the school of the Dayton Art Institute under Robert Koepnick and at the Art Academy of Cincinnati under Charles Cutler. He exhibited in numerous groups and solo shows and his work is held in public and private collections nationwide. He taught sculpture at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and in 1987 was awarded an honorary doctorate from the institution. Recipient of many local accolades and commissions, one of his later works was a bust of Harriet Beecher Stowe created for the Mercantile Library in Cincinnati in 2003.
This tab content type will accept rich text to help with adding styles and links to additional pages or content. Use this to add supplementary information to help your buyers.
This tab content type will accept rich text to help with adding styles and links to additional pages or content. Use this to add supplementary information to help your buyers.
