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William Balfour Ker
CanadaArt Brokerage: William Balfour Ker Canadian Artist: b. 1877-1918. William Balfour Ker was born in Dunville, Ontario, Canada on July 25, 1877 of Scottish heritage.His early education and training are unknown. His mother, Lily Florence Bell, was a first cousin of Alexander Graham Bell. The Ker family immigrated to the U.S. in 1880. As a young man, Ker was an avowed Socialist, his art often reflecting his political beliefs. In the 1890's, he became a naturalized citizen and a student of the great illustrator Howard Pyle. After he married,the couple moved to Paris to paint. Ker's style was influenced by other Social Realists of the time, particularly Diego Rivera, who was in Paris at the same time. One of Ker's better known paintings was "From the Depths". It was reprinted in several books and magazines, and Life magazine sold copies of the picture for one dollar, advertising it as suitable for framing.It is thought that Ker intended this painting to inflame class divisions between productive workers and the wealthy upper class, as represented by strong but exploited workers trapped beneath the floor and well-to-do dancers at a society ball. Life sold copies of the picture for a dollar, advertising it as suitable for framing. Listings wanted.
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William Balfour KerMan Study Drawing 1895 6x9Drawing: Pencil Drawing on White Cardboard, Not Signed6x9 in | 14x23 cm |
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William Balfour KerAfter the Storm 1905Limited Edition Print: Lithograph on Parchment Paper, Hand Signed, From the Edition of 115x20 in | 38x51 cm |
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William Balfour KerWoman with Guitar 1902 11x14Drawing: Pencil Drawing on White Cardboard, Not Signed11x14 in | 28x36 cm |
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William Balfour KerWoman and Hands Drawing 1904 22x10Drawing: Pencil Drawing on White Cardboard, Not Signed23x10 in | 57x25 cm |
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William Balfour KerSelf Portrait Drawing 1900 15x7Drawing: Pencil Drawing on White Cardboard, Not Signed15x8 in | 38x19 cm |
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William Balfour KerOld Man and the Sea (Study) 1905Works on Paper (not prints): Pencil Drawing on White Cardboard, Not Signed11x10 in | 28x25 cm |
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William Balfour KerWoman in Rocking Chair 1902Works on Paper (not prints): Pencil Drawing on Parchment Paper, Not Signed, 1/114x15 in | 36x37 cm |
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William Balfour KerYours for the Revolution 1905Limited Edition Print: Lithograph, Hand Signed, 1/121x16 in | 53x40 cm |
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William Balfour KerUntitiled Original Watercolor 1904 14x18Watercolor: Water Color on Paper, Hand Signed8x12 in | 20x30 cm |
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William Balfour KerUntitled Watercolor 11x9Watercolor: Watercolor on Paper, Hand Signed11x8 in | 27x20 cm |
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