{"title":"Henry Rutzick","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" id=\"t01\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wiveca-rubinow\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-left\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Previous Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leo-saal\"\u003eNext Artist \u003ci class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHenry Rutzick (1915-2007))\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/IMG_4887_480x480.jpg?v=1783021128\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eThe Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eBiography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003eBorn in 1915 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Henry Rutzick embarked on an artistic journey that took him across the United States and to Europe. In the mid-1930s, he studied art and architecture at the University of Minnesota, laying the foundation for a remarkably diverse creative career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter serving during World War II, contributing to ship design for Bethlehem Steel in Boston, Rutzick relocated to San Francisco around 1950. Although he initially sought work in the Alameda shipyards, his commitment to fine art soon prevailed. At the age of fifty-six, he made the bold decision to move to Florence, Italy, where he immersed himself in the study of the Old Masters. The experience proved transformative, and upon returning to San Francisco, he devoted himself fully to his practice at the Fort Mason studios. There, under the mentorship of master sculptor Elio Benvenuto, he spent nearly twenty-three years refining his craft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRutzick developed a highly distinctive visual language that seamlessly blended drawing, painting, and sculpture. Influenced by the Bauhaus, traditional Japanese art, and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, his work reflects a deeply personal synthesis of modernist ideas. Beyond the studio, he was a committed advocate for social justice. A lifelong Trotskyist, Rutzick championed civil rights, women's rights, and other progressive causes, believing that art could serve as a powerful force for social change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eOur thanks to his daughter Emily Charles and her partner Alex for trusting Lost Art Salon with the sculptures and life drawings of Henry. \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\"\u003eView All\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\/available?sort_by=\"\u003eView Available\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e_\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\/sold?sort_by=\"\u003eView Sold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"d0668","title":"Self Portrait of the Artist \u003cbr\u003e1970-80s Acrylic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0668","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\"\u003eHenry Rutzick\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1970-80s acrylic on canvas portrait is by the artist Henry Rutzik (1915-2007). 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Rutzick's artistic style is distinctly idiosyncratic, characterized by a unique blend of drawing, painting, and sculpture. A devoted follower of the Bauhaus aesthetic, he drew inspiration from traditional Japanese art and the innovative designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 20th Century \u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e18.5\"x24.5\" framed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the back. Framed in the original restored vintage wood frame with a thin face and unstained finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Rutzick (1915-2007)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48854482223321,"sku":"D0622","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0622_1.jpg?v=1782422910"},{"product_id":"d0620","title":"Yellow Circle \u003cbr\u003e20th Century Acrylic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0620","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\"\u003eHenry Rutzick\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis late 20th century acrylic on canvas abstract is by the artist Henry Rutzik (1915-2007). Born in 1915 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Henry Rutzick embarked on a lifelong artistic journey that would take him across the country and to Europe. In the mid-1930s, he honed his skills in art and architecture at the University of Minnesota, laying the foundation for a diverse creative career. Rutzick's artistic style is distinctly idiosyncratic, characterized by a unique blend of drawing, painting, and sculpture. A devoted follower of the Bauhaus aesthetic, he drew inspiration from traditional Japanese art and the innovative designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 20th Century \u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on Canvas \u003cbr\u003e18.5\"x24.5\" framed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the back. Framed in the original restored vintage wood frame with a thin face and unstained finish. Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Rutzick (1915-2007)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48854482551001,"sku":"D0620","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0620_1.jpg?v=1782423034"},{"product_id":"d0617","title":"Bold Geometric Abstract \u003cbr\u003e20th Century Acrylic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0617","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\"\u003eHenry Rutzick\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis late 20th century acrylic on board abstract is by the artist Henry Rutzik (1915-2007). Born in 1915 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Henry Rutzick embarked on a lifelong artistic journey that would take him across the country and to Europe. In the mid-1930s, he honed his skills in art and architecture at the University of Minnesota, laying the foundation for a diverse creative career. 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Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Henry Rutzick (1915-2007)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48854487531737,"sku":"D0617","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2419\/6295\/files\/D0617_1.jpg?v=1782423890"},{"product_id":"d0614","title":"Yellow Square \u003cbr\u003e20th Century Acrylic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#D0614","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostartsalon.com\/collections\/henry-rutzick\"\u003eHenry Rutzick\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis late 20th century acrylic on canvas abstract is by the artist Henry Rutzik (1915-2007). Born in 1915 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Henry Rutzick embarked on a lifelong artistic journey that would take him across the country and to Europe. In the mid-1930s, he honed his skills in art and architecture at the University of Minnesota, laying the foundation for a diverse creative career. 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