George
Resler
One of the major
portions of the Museum’s Permanent
Collection is the work
of George Resler.
This collection was donated to the
Museum in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin O.
Pierce. The collections contains 325
original sketches, drawings, lithographs
and etchings, including the pieces
exhibited.
George Resler was born in Wascea,
Minnesota. He began drawing when he was
about 13. Studying books borrowed from
the public library, he taught himself
etching and printmaking as it was not
available as a formal instruction. In
1902 he built a printing press, with his
father’s help, and made his earliest
prints on it.
From 1899 to 1901,
Resler studied with Julius Segall, a St.
Paul artist, while attending St. Paul
School of Fine Arts. From 1902-1940 he
partnered with Fredrick W. Bock in a
commercial art firm in St. Paul. During
this time, he also taught at St. Paul
Institute Art School.
From 1925 to 1927 Resler traveled around
Europe, studying and sketching. After
returning from Europe, he taught at the
St. Paul School of Art from 1927 to
1928.
Resler is nationally known for his
etchings. The West Valley Art Museum is
fortunate to have in its collection 325
examples of his work from rapid pencil
drawings from old sketch pads to
elaborate etchings.
Resler died in 1954 at age 71. |
 Ethnographic Artifacts
John Dawson
Dorothy Knop
Thomas Moran
George Resler
Henry Varnum Poor
Fine Art Prints
Elaine Rothwell
Fritz Scholder
Arthur Secunda
Japanese Woodcuts |
