1936

Construction (John Gernand, 1936)

Construction is a work by John Gernand (1913–1990). It dates from 1936. It is kept at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., United States of America.

Construction by John Gernand, 1936, The Phillips Collection
Construction by John Gernand, 1936, The Phillips Collection.

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Construction: the essentials

Title
Construction
Artist
John Gernand (1913–1990)
Artist born in
United States
Date
1936
Where to see it
The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., United States of America

Where can you see Construction?

The Phillips Collection

Washington, D.C., United States of America

Origins and History of the Institution The Phillips Collection emerged from a personal desire to live alongside art. Founded by Duncan Phillips in 1921, the institution began when he transformed his family home into an art gallery. Located in Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood, this private, non-government institution was established to foster a direct connection between the viewer and the creative spirit.

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Questions collectors ask about Construction

Which museum holds the original "Construction"?

The original "Construction" by John Gernand is held at The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C., United States of America. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

In what year was "Construction" by John Gernand created?

"Construction" dates from 1936. The date places the work within John Gernand's career and its era.

Is "Construction" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Construction" by John Gernand: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "Construction"?

"Construction" is attributed to John Gernand.

At what age did John Gernand make "Construction"?

When "Construction" was created in 1936, John Gernand - born in 1913 - was 23 years old.

Is "Construction" by John Gernand in the public domain, and why?

"Construction" by John Gernand is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and John Gernand died in 1990.

Did "Construction" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. John Gernand was born in United States, and the original "Construction" is held in a museum in United States of America.

The artist: John Gernand

1913–1990, United States

John Gernand

A Life Shaped by the Capital Born in 1913, John Gernand grew up amidst the quiet, structured streets of Capitol Hill in Washington. His path was initially steered by familial expectations toward the rigid discipline of architecture at the University of Illinois. He found the technical demands of the field difficult, a struggle he later admitted was less about a lack of intellect and more about a lack of personal inclination. A sudden bout of anemia during his third year of study provided an unexpected redirection, forcing a return to Washington and a departure from the drafting table.

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