In the depths of winter with its bare branches and sleeping gardens, there is comfort in the beauty of stillness and in black and white works of art. Monochrome: Works in Black and White is an exhibit of artwork in varied periods, styles, and mediums connected by their simplicity and lack of color. This “off the wall” gallery feature, will allow for the works on view to evolve throughout the exhibition.

From 1847 to 2021, the works range from depictions of early life on the Niagara Frontier to contemporary oil paintings of Niagara Falls by artist Sean Witucki.  Mid-Twentieth Century watercolors by Robert N. Blair capture the dormant beauty of Western New York in winter. We are very honored to be premiering works here at the gallery by award winning contemporary pastel artist, Kathleen McDonnell from her Fields of Gray series.

For the regional print collector, we have a selection of recent acquisitions from The Buffalo Print Club (1931-1962), including many works by Kevin B. O’Callahan along with works by renowned wood block artist, J.J. Lankes featuring scenes of nature, industry, and the working man. Antique black and white photography by Eleck Hall, Howard Beach, and Ernest Rawleigh are featured along with contemporary images by photography artist James Sedwick.

Please find a sampling of the works included in the exhibit on this exhibition page. Click on a highlighted artist to view additional works. We welcome your visit and your inquires.

We will be closed for our annual winter break February 21-28, 2022

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  Jozef Bajus   (Slovakian-American, 1958-),   "Peru Series #7" - 2019 ,   21 x 15,   Ink & cut paper,   Signed & dated lower middle,   1600.00 (Paint the Town 2024 donation)
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  Francis J. "Frank" Toole   (American, 1926-2019),   "Garden Bride" - 2014 ,   56 x 27 x 17,   300lb. Arches cotton rag paper,   Signed,   2100.00
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  Howard D. Beach   (American, 1867-1954),   untitled-'Birches' - 1927 ,   11-1/8 x 7-7/8,   Original Carbon,   Signed in margin lower right,   1200.00 (framed)
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  Edwin Whitefield   (English-American, 1816-1892),   "View of Buffalo, N.Y., from The Old Lighthouse" - 1847 ,   Image 14-3/8 x 36-1/2, Sheet size 20-3/8 x 39-5/8,   Lithograph ,   ,   7500.00
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  Eleck F. Hall   (American Photographer, 1857-1910),   "Townsend Girl" - c1900 ,   19-1/2 x 13-1/4,   Gelatin Silver Photograph,   Antique photograph of mother & child,   1350.00
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  Julius John Lankes   (American, 1884-1960),   Untitiled- 'Winter Graves' (AKA 'Graveyard in Moonlight', From the book Spring Plowing by Charles Malam, 1928) - 1928 ,   5 x 3-1/2,   Woodcut (No. 14),   Signed lower left. From the collection of Donald B. Gilchrist (American, 1892-1939), Librarian at the University of Rochester, NY, 1919-1939. Before arriving at the University, also Acting librarian for the American Peace Commission at the Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles.,   450.00 (sold)
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  Julius John Lankes   (American, 1884-1960),   "Winter Twilight" - 1939 ,   9 x 11-1/8,   Woodcut,   Signed in pencil lower right, signed & dated in plate lower left,   775.00 (Sold)
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  Alexander Oscar Levy   (German-American, 1881-1947),   "Hunter's Cabin" ,   8-7/8 x 8-7/8,   Etching,   Signed in plate lower left,   400.00 (sold)
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  Kathleen McDonnell   (American, 1943- ),   "A Winter Walk" ,   16 x 20,   Pastel,   Signed lower left,   950.00
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  Kathleen McDonnell   (American, 1943- ),   "The Sentry #2" ,   18 x 24,   Pastel,   Signed lower left,   1000.00
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  Niels Yde Andersen   (Danish-American, 1888-1952),   "The Rigger Gang" Republic Steel - 1936 ,   11-7/8 x 8-3/8,   Etching (No.15),   Signed & dated lower right,   900.00
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  Kevin B. O'Callahan   (American, 1902-1977),   "Along the Creek" - 1938 ,   7-3/4 x 9-3/4 ,   Drypoint etching,   Signed & dated in pencil lower right, titled lower left, monogram in plate lower right.,   760.00
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  Kevin B. O'Callahan   (American, 1902-1977),   "Bright Monday" - 1937 ,   7-5/8 x 5-3/4,   Wood Engraving,   Signed & dated in pencil lower right, titled lower left, monogram in plate lower right.,   775.00 (sold)
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  Kevin B. O'Callahan   (American, 1902-1977),   "Setting the Stem" - 1939 ,   9-7/8 x 7-3/4,   Etching,   Signed & dated lower right in pencil, monogram & date lower right in plate,   875.00 (sold)
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  Catherine Parker   (American, 1926-2012),   "Study for Winter Light" - 1994 ,   18 x 24,   Watercolor & charcoal,   Signed lower right,   900.00 (sold)
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  Robert Noel Blair   (American, 1912-2003),   "Frozen Creek and Mist with Train" - c. 1949 ,   22 x 30,   Watercolor,   Signed lower right,   2700.00 (sold)
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  Charles E. Roth   (American, 1948- ),   "1922 Man" - 1974 ,   31-1/4 x 21-1/2,   Ltd. Ed. Etching 1/50,   Signed & dated in pencil lower right, numbered lower left & titled lower middle,   975.00 (sold)
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  James Sedwick   (American,1946-),   "Sinking Pond #2" - 2009 ,   18 x 12,   Pigment on paper,   Signed lower right,   495.00
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  Thomas Aquinas Daly   (American, 1937-),   "Black Rock Canal" - c1985 ,   5-3/8 x 8-1/2,   Ltd Ed 57/60 etching,   Signed lower right, Printed by Master Printer Michael Morin of Celtic Press, Buffalo, NY,   475.00
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  Thomas Aquinas Daly   (American, 1937-),   "Jakes" - c1985 ,   6 x 8-7/8,   Ltd Ed 1/40 etching,   Signed lower right, Printed by Master Printer Michael Morin of Celtic Press, Buffalo, NY,   445.00
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  Thomas Aquinas Daly   (American, 1937-),   "Pool and Riffle" - c1985 ,   8-1/2 x 5-7/8,   Ltd Ed 9/50 etching,   Signed lower right,   650.00
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  Sean M. Witucki   (American, 1977-),   "Nightfalls" - 2021 ,   9 x 12,   Oil on panel,   Signed lower right,   1100.00 (sold)
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  Sean M. Witucki   (American, 1977-),   "Peaceful Bride" - 2021 ,   12 x 9,   Oil on panel,   Signed lower left,   1100.00
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  Amos W. Sangster   (Canadian-American, 1833-1904),   Study For: "A Breezy Day on Lake Erie" (Plate I) - c1879-c1885 ,   7-1/4 x 12-3/4,   Ink wash,   Signed lower left, Study for the famous 10 portfolio set of etchings by A.W. Sangster titled, “Niagara River and Falls from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario”, 1886-89,   1100.00
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  Amos W. Sangster   (Canadian-American, 1833-1904),   Study For: "View of The Horseshow Falls from Canada Shore, Above the Ferry Landing" (Plate XV) - c1879-c1885 ,   8-3/4 x 12-1/2,   Ink wash,   Unsigned, Study for the famous 10 portfolio set of etchings by A.W. Sangster titled, “Niagara River and Falls from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario”, 1886-89,   1100.00