Werner Carl Burger (1925-2023) American, Watercolor on Paper Abstract Expressionist Landscape. Energetic abstract watercolor utilizing high-keyed blues and warm yellows punctuated by bold, calligraphic ink lines implying a dense spray of forest foliage. Signed lower left. Framed.

Overall Size: 31 x 21 in.
Sight Size: 21 x 13 1/4 in.

Werner Carl Burger (1925-2023) was an American expressionist painter active in the mid- to late 20th century, known for emotionally charged compositions that combined bold color with vigorous, gestural brushwork. His paintings often explored themes of human experience, memory, and inner tension, aligning with broader currents in postwar expressionism while maintaining a distinctly personal visual language. Burger exhibited in regional galleries and contributed to local art communities, where his work was recognized for its intensity and painterly depth. Though not widely documented in major art historical canons, his oeuvre reflects a commitment to expressive abstraction and the exploration of psychological and emotional states through paint.

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