Herbert Ferber

Herbert Ferber (1906–1991) was an American sculptor, painter and artist.

Also recorded as Herbert Ferber Silvers; Herbert Silvers.

Herbert Ferber in brief

Born
1906
Died
1991
Known for
sculptor, painter, artist, draftsperson and dentist
Place of birth
New York City
Contents

Overview

Born at New York City in 1906, died at Berkshire County in 1991.

In detail

Herbert Ferber studied at Beaux-Arts Institute of Design. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is abstract expressionism. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art. The authority associates the name with abstract art and abstract expressionism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City and Europe. Membership is recorded of American Abstract Artists.

Works named in the authority record are To Fight Again, Abstract Composition, Hot Orange, Dancer, The Sculpture of Herbert Ferber and Homage to Piranesi V.

Work by Herbert Ferber is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Herbert Ferber”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q765387: Herbert Ferber

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