Quastler, Gertrude (Austrian/American, 1909-1963), Faces in a Crowd of Balloons, 1955, oil on canvas, signed lower left, dated on the verso, 24 x 30 inches, in a wood frame 26 x 32 inches. Born in Vienna, Gertrude Quastler contracted tuberculosis and was treated by doctor Henry Quastler, who married her in 1933. The couple moved to Albania shortly after where Henry was employed to train radiologists. When King Zog was overthrown, the Quastlers moved to America where Henry soon became established as an important scientist. In America, Gertrude studied art, first at Columbia University and then at the University of Illinois. Henry also painted as an amateur. Gertrude initially worked in painting, but later concentrated on printmaking, especially woodcuts, for which she became best known. She exhibited in New York and was represented by Weyhe Gallery. Her 1951 print Counterpoint was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The couple moved to New York, where she continued to work in paint and drawing, but her print-making activity dropped off and she began making sculptures in 1959. In good condition. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/.