Robert Birmelin
American · b. 1933
Painting, printmaking, and drawing
DESCRIPTION
Robert Birmelin is an American figurative painter and draughtsman born in Newark, New Jersey. He studied at Cooper Union and Yale University under mentors such as Josef Albers and Bernard Chaet. Birmelin is best known for his complex paintings and drawings that capture the psychological tension and physical movement of urban crowds. His work is represented in major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.