Frank Gervasi
Frank Gervasi (Italian/American 1895-1986) was born in Palermo, Sicily and immigrated to New York in 1908 at age 13, He later studied at the Art Students League under Robert Henri and George Luks. After losing his right arm in World War I, he learned to paint with his left, inspiring other veterans. Gervasi studied at the Art Students League and became a National Academy of Design member in 1956. He relocated to Marfa, Texas in 1960, where he painted landscapes until his death.
Frank Gervasi (Italian/American 1895-1986) “The Pink House-Alpine TX”, ca. 1970, oil on canvas, gift of Dr. James A. Daves, 1980 (15 ¼’’ H x 19 ¼’’ W)
Frank Gervasi (Italian/American 1895-1986) “The Amo-Florence Italy”, 1968, watercolor on paper, gift of Dr. James A. Daves, 1980 (15 ½’’ H x 19 ½’’ W)
Frank Gervasi (Italian/American 1895-1986) “Cloudcroft, New Mexico”, ca. 1970, oil on board, gift of Dr. James A. Daves, 1980 (11 ½’’ H x 15 ½’’ W)
Frank Gervasi (Italian/American 1895-1986) “VIII Near Cloudcroft”, ca. 1970, oil on board, gift of Dr. James A. Daves, 1980 (11 ½’’ H x 15 ½’’ W)