A Man of Sorrows (Henry Herbert) by Franz Geritz
A Man of Sorrows (Henry Herbert)
Franz Geritz
Title
A Man of Sorrows (Henry Herbert)
Artist
Franz Geritz
1895 - 1945 (biography)Year
1922
Technique
two-color block print
Image Size
11 x 8 1/2" image size
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
not stated
Annotations
pencil titled and annotated "(Henry Herbert)", lower left; dated after signature
Reference
Paper
very fine, antique-white laid paper
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
17397
Price
$350.00
Description
Rhode Island-born, Los Angeles-based actor Henry Herbert (1879 - 1956) played Jesus Christ in the Pilgrimage Play Theater in Cahuenga Pass, Los Angeles, CA, in 1920 and 1923.
In addition to his stage work, Henry Herbert (not be confused with the British-born actor of the same name and birthdate) was known for his film work in La Tosca (1918), The Little Minister (1922), The Clean-Up Man (1928), and Phantom Lady (1944).
Geritz created numerous portraits of Hollywood marquee figures, whether established or up-and-coming. His signature minimalistic approach focused on the subject's most recognizable features to pay his homage - in this case, Herbert's dramatic, nearly gaunt facial structure and his sorrowful expression.