NEW EXHIBIT @ Iowa Western
On October 27, 2023 Iowa Western held a small reception to commence the exhibition of this work on campus at…
On the Walls
Over the years, some of Grell’s best easel productions were captured in photographs “On the Walls” of his various studios…
The Wonderer
The Wonderer Possibly a young Bacchus who was known as The Wonderer Oil on canvas, 1933
Grim Reaper
painted when Grell was in and out of the hospital in 1952 believing his own life was coming to an…
The Golden Buddha
The small Golden Buddha statute can be seen in Grell’s studio as early as 1917 in family pictures and likely…
Time
Elgin Time or Time – for the Elgin National Watch Company formerly based in Elgin, Illinois. Possibly intended to be part…
Medieval Phantasy
oil on canvas, 1930, 41.5″ x 63″ signed and dated lower right
The Rehearsal
This presentation represents much of Grell’s theatre work during the 1920’s and early 1930’s. Composed with a gasp of Rococo…
First Date
A captured and saved mural fragment from the Hotel Jermyn, Scranton, PA. This section is one of at least four…
NEW AUCTION – May 21
Up for auction on May 21 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/151997470_louis-grell-american-1887-1960-oil-on-canvas The below description is from the auction house: “Louis Grell (American, 1887-1960) Oil…
