Karl Buesgen
Karl Buesgen | |
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Born | December 25, 1916 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 14, 1981 Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Walter Emerson Baum John E. Berninger |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | Pennsylvania Impressionism |
Karl Henry Buesgen, Sr. (December 25, 1916 – December 14, 1981) was an American
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Buesgen was a dedicated student of painting, and studied with both Walter Emerson Baum (1884–1956) and John E. Berninger (1897–1981). Like most impressionist painters, Buesgen painted landscapes en plein air (directly from nature) or from colored slides of photographs he took with his camera.
The greatest influence to Buesgen's work was John E. Berninger, his friend and teacher. For 40 years, Berninger and Buesgen spent nearly every Saturday visiting and talking, and every Sunday afternoon painting together. This relationship continued until Berninger's death in 1981. Buesgen died later that same year.
From June 2 – July 6, 2005, the Baum School of Art hosted a solo exhibition of Buesgen's paintings. In 2006, his paintings were included in a group exhibition at the Baum School highlighting the works of members of the Baum Circle.
Further reading
- Gehman, Geoff (2005-06-23). "Friendship and love of the outdoors united Buesgen and Berninger" (fee required). The Morning Call. Tribune Company. p. E6.
- Peterson, Brian H. (2002). Pennsylvania Impressionism. Philadelphia: James A. Michener Art Museum and University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0-8122-3700-5.