Framed Briggs Prints

Ernest Briggs (Born 1923) is considered a member of Abstract Expressionists of the second generation. Along with Cavallon Giorgio, he left for New York from California in 1953. While in New York, he began exhibiting at the Stable Gallery. His work was more geometric and linear, and relied upon an almost translucent, strong light within blues and grays. Sometimes his emphasis was on thick brush strokes and lyrical, strong color that called attention to the act of painting. Briggs produced thousands of high quality pieces of art and he managed to attract clients from all over the world. In the 1950s, the artist managed to make a name for himself by way of his dynamic and explosive style as part of the NYC avant-garde. Briggs was born in San Diego, CA, and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He participated in many Whitney Museum Annuals, an exhibition that attracted highly qualified artists. In 1956, his art was included in the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition curated by Dorothy Miller titled “12 Americans.” He studied painting in San Francisco, CA at the Schaeffer School of Design, and he later studied at The California School of Fine Arts, where he blossomed under the guidance of such greats as Ad Reinhardt, Clyfford Still, Mark Rothko and David Park. Framed Ernest Briggs art are highly priced by many discerning collectors. His art is still very popular and they are found in many galleries and museums around the world.