Known for his colorful, impressionistic landscape paintings, this exhibition features etchings by Daniel Garber that demonstrate the artist’s highly skilled draughtsmanship and keen attention to texture and expressive line. Garber moved to Bucks County in 1907 and quickly became a significant figure in the community, exhibiting nationally with the New Hope Group, an organization comprised of local impressionist painters. After being inspired by exhibitions of the newly-formed Print Club of Philadelphia, Garber began experimenting with etchings. The artist purchased a book on etching, studied Old Master examples, and taught himself the process.
By making prints, Garber broadened his exposure as an artist, exhibiting in print venues in addition to the usual galleries. Since prints cost only a fraction of the price of a painting, Garber was also able to expand his market. The artist maintained his own printing press at his Philadelphia home and later moved the press to his Cuttalossa property in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, where he reportedly produced etchings in the evenings for the remainder of his life. Showcased in the Pfundt Gallery from April 29-September 26, 2021, the prints in this exhibition are from the Michener’s permanent collection and are rarely on view.
Image: Daniel Garber (1880-1958), Garden Window, 1946. Etching and drypoint on paper. Plate: 9 x 8 inches; Sheet: 11 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches. Gift of Madelaine B. Garber.