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Ernest Berke (1921 - 2010) "Pioneers In A Storm" Oil on Canvas. A sculptor and painter of western subjects and well known both in the Southwest and East Coast, Ernest Berke was born in Harlem, New York City in 1921 to a Romanian mother who designed clothes and a Russian father, who was a sheet metal worker. At six years of age, his father, who recognized his talent, encouraged him to pursue art. While working as an advertising illustrator for Sears & Roebuck for a number of years, Ernest became fascinated with the growing West, especially cowboys and Indians. By the 1960's Berke had gained a strong following, and his paintings and sculptures were selling well. He traveled the mountains, deserts and reservations making colored studies and taking photographs. Once he returned East, Berke would devote a good deal of time studying Native American material in libraries and museums. Artist: Ernest Berke Title: "Pioneers In A Storm" Medium: Oil on Canvas Circa/Year: 1973 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 12" x 21" Keywords: Southwestern, Western Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1772