1776 - 2026
Mort Künstler’s
art celebrates the 250th Anniversary of our “New Nation.”
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Morton Künstler 1927 - 2025
Our 97-year-old artist, father, friend, and colleague passed away on February 2, 2025. He had a prolific life and career, yet happily said many times “I never worked a day in my life!” He is missed by all who were lucky to have known him and his paintings.
We greatly appreciate the outpouring of condolence messages and notes. Thank you.
History in Photos
1976
Mort Künstler is seen here in front of Fraunce’s Tavern in New York City on July 4, 1976, the 200th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The occasion is the unveiling of “Reading the Declaration of Independence to the Troops.” Along with Künstler are officials of American Cyanamid, the company that commissioned the painting. Fraunce’s Tavern housed the Departments of Foreign Affairs, the Treasury, and War, from 1785 - 1787. George Washington delivered his famous farewell to his officers here. During this week in 1976, the Tavern causes considerable notice in the press as it coincides with a visit to New York City of Queen Elizabeth.
He is without a doubt the most popular historical artist in our area. We’ve also found that he’s well known and appreciated by many of our gift shop customers, who come from other states and other countries. His work takes you back in time in both style and content. His art humanizes historical events in a very positive, moving manner – and that’s what makes people so passionate about it.
Frances McCarthy
Director, Old Exchange Building
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina