Johann Berthelsen (Danish, American, 1883 to 1969
Born in Copenhagen, Berthelsen painted his favorite place- New York City, particularly Central Park. Berthelsen established himself as a pastelist, later moving to oils. He worked with small canvases and focused on executing the seasonal transformations of NYC. His masterful use of light and shadow give his work a mystical, almost atmospheric quality. He was a member Salmagundi Club, American Watercolor Society, and Allied American Artists.
Information courtesy of Dan Morphy Auctions, LLC, December, 2010.