2019-07-11 20:55
The Don, by Mort Künstler1969, mixed media©Mort Künstler, Inc.Exhibit: Mort Künstler: "The Godfather" of Pulp Fiction IllustratorsAddress: The Heckscher Museum… Read More
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Considered one of America’s greatest historical artists, Mort Künstler has become well known for the extraordinary authenticity and drama of his work. Mr. Künstler has created paintings that educate and enrich the viewer’s understanding of some of the most important events in American history.
2019-04-24 14:14
The Making of a Masterpiece: The Creation Processby Jane KünstlerMany people ask my father, Mort Künstler, “How do you create your paintings?” “Where do you get y… Read More
2019-03-25 19:31
Recently Sporting Classics magazine featured a story on Mort and his art - especially his illustrations of Man vs. Animal subjects, painted during the 1950s, 60s and 70s for men's adventure… Read More
2018-09-11 15:22
Old Glory by Mort Künstler © 1986 Mort Künstler, Inc.9/11 I will never forget my disbelief and shock when the planes hit the Twin Towers seventeen years ago. Like so many… Read More
2017-10-20 20:10
Heritage Auctions • American Art Signature Auction • Dallas • Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 • 11:00 pm CST/ 12:00 pm EST • O… Read More
2017-10-11 16:36
Heritage Auctions • Illustration Art Signature Auction • Dallas • Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 • 11:00 pm CST/ 12:00 pm EST • O… Read More
2017-09-27 21:36
Sotheby's • American Art Auction • New York • Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 • 10:00 am EST • Register to Bid &bul&hell…Read More
2016-07-12 20:20
We're anticipating the 240th anniversary of this historic event with plans for Mort's painting, Washington's Crossing. It will appear as part of the exhibit, Mort Künstler: Th… Read More
2016-06-15 18:05
A Rare Opportunity to Own ClassicMort Künstler Civil War PaintingsWe have just learned that two much admired and beloved original paintings are coming up for auction this SaturdayAuctio… Read More
2016-04-08 21:02
Eight vintage paintings from the '50s and '60s - Mort's most prolific period creating covers and interior illustrations for popular men's adventure magazines - will be coming up for auc… Read More
2016-03-22 19:44
Two original Mort Künstler paintings are up for auction at the Scottsdale Art Auction,Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 9:30 PTOnline bidding is availableGunsmoke in Nevada by Mort Künstl… Read More
2016-03-22 15:01
Two original Mort Künstler pieces are up for auction on Saturday April 2, 2016 at 9:30 PT Online bidding is available! "Gunsmoke in Nevada" by Mort KünstlerLot 110 • Oil… Read More
2016-03-16 18:25
Date: February 26, 2016 - May 30, 2016Address: The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages1200 Route 25AStony Brook, NY 11794Telephone: 631-751-0066Mort K… Read More
2016-02-11 18:03
Date: February 26, 2016 - May 30, 2016Address: The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages1200 Route 25AStony Brook, NY 11794Telephone: 631-751-0066Mort K… Read More
2016-01-29 19:23
Deborah Künstler, Mort's wife, was a freelance writer and was frequently published in Newsday. Back in the winter of 1996, Long Island was hit with a blizzard. Here is the article… Read More
2016-01-29 19:17
Date: February 26, 2016 - May 30, 2016Address: The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages1200 Route 25AStony Brook, NY 1179Telephone: 631-751-0066Mort K&u&hell…Read More
2016-01-21 17:05
Sally's ValentineDate: Saturday, February 6, 2016Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pmLocation: Long Island Picture Frame & Art Gallery&nb&hell…Read More
2015-12-01 21:41
November 20, 2015 – March 13, 2016For 150 years, Coney Island has lured artists as a microcosm and icon of American culture. Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861–… Read More
2015-11-23 18:06
Christie's Online Auction Ends Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 2:00 p.m.Five original Mort Künstler historical paintings will be auctioned tomorrow through Christie's Online Auction. &n&hell…Read More
2015-11-12 21:44
Heritage Auctions • Signature Auction • New York Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 • 2:00 pm Eastern Time online bidding open nowChristie's • America Illustrated Auction &b&hell…Read More
2015-10-14 16:13
Saturday, November 7, 201510:30am - 3:30pmKing James Galleries of Gettysburg 15 Baltimore Street Gettysburg, PAFor information: 855-855-1863Mort will be signing the Official 2015 Annual… Read More
2015-10-09 21:21
Press Release: September 28, 2015OGDEN, Utah — Civil War stories, photographs, prints and paintings have captivated and inspired generations of Americans. Some of the most historical… Read More
2015-09-28 16:45
Winds of ChangeWashington at Valley Forge, March 4, 1778 I have used the light streak of the setting sun to create a maximum of contrast against the black of Washington’s… Read More
2015-09-25 16:24
Winds of ChangeWashington at Valley Forge, March 4, 1778 The scene shows von Steuben, who is on foot, talking with Washington, who has ridden up to see how the drilling of the tr… Read More
2015-09-24 13:44
Winds of ChangeWashington at Valley Forge, March 4, 1778In the winter of 1777-78 Valley Forge was the fifth largest city in what was then the United Colonies. I realized that I could show th… Read More
2015-09-24 13:15
Winds of ChangeWashington at Valley Forge, March 4, 1778After reading whatever I could in advance, I visited Valley Forge National Historical Park and had a tour of all the pertinent sites w… Read More
2015-09-22 21:06
Winds of ChangeWashington at Valley Forge, March 4, 1778 When searching for a defining moment of the Revolution, I always think of Washington at Valley Forge. I had painted the Father of our… Read More
2015-07-14 20:27
Join Mort Künstler on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, in Huntington Station, NY. Mort will join a panel of spea… Read More
2015-07-14 20:27
Join Mort Künstler on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center, in Huntington Station, NY. Mort will join a panel of spea… Read More
2015-06-22 18:31
Now that it’s officially summer, many of us will be taking road trips and finding ourselves at National Parks. For those of you going to Gettysburg National Military Park, you will wan… Read More
2015-06-16 18:40
Mort Künstler will be at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Virginia on Saturday, July 11 for an interview-format discussion about his life and career. Seating is limite… Read More
2015-06-15 03:24
2015-06-10 13:45
Mort is very pleased that the major retrospective exhibit Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure is coming to Long Island. The exhibit, organized by The Norman Rockwell Museum, will be on… Read More
2015-05-20 18:18
Rendezvous With Destiny by Mort KünstlerRendezvous With Destiny, an original Künstler oil painting, and two illustrations from Künstler's private collection are up for auction… Read More
2015-05-19 20:44
The Dallas Auction Gallery is holding a live webcast Fine Art auction tomorrow and four original Künstler paintings are up for bidding! The auction will take place at 6:00 PM CST, and b… Read More
2015-05-19 20:44
The Dallas Auction Gallery is holding a live webcast Fine Art auction tomorrow and four original Künstler paintings are up for bidding! The auction will take place at 6:00 PM CST, and b… Read More
2015-05-11 21:58
Looking for the perfect gift to bring to a barbecue, picnic, or get-together? Here are a few ideas that your friends and family are sure to love.The American Spirit Jigsaw Puzzle will keep e… Read More
2015-05-08 19:05
Meet Mort Künstler!Saturday, May 9, 201511:00 am to 4:00 pmMuseum of the Shenandoah Valley901 Amherst StreetWinchester, Virginia 22601Join Mort Künstler at the Museum of the Shenan… Read More
2015-05-06 17:20
Exhibition Opening: An Evening with Mort KünstlerSaturday, May 9, 20157:00 pm to 9:00 pmMuseum of the Shenandoah Valley901 Amherst StreetWinchester, Virginia 22601Join artist Mort K&uum&hell…Read More
2015-04-30 18:47
Mort received a nice surprise in the mail yesterday from Congressman Steve Israel – an inscribed photo from the unveiling of the original painting, "Respect of an Army" at the Hecksche… Read More
2015-04-30 18:01
2015-04-23 21:24
Three distinguished paintings from Mort’s private collection are going up for auction at Heritage Auctions on May 2. One of Mort’s original masterworks, Duty, Honor and Tears, ha… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
2006-06-07 11:16
"I do not think that I would have approached this scene if not for the fact that Lincoln stood six feet four inches tall. Crowd scenes always present a unique challenge as the main character… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"The moment I saw the Gettysburg Railroad Station fully restored in 2006 I knew I wanted to paint a scene of Lincoln’s arrival there. I recognized that it could be a great subject with… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This is the first phase in the creation of Mort's latest painting, "Mr. Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg". These preliminary sketches are quite rough, drawn with charcoal on trace paper. Stay tun… Read More
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