The Canal (WPA) by Harry LeRoy Taskey

The Canal (WPA) by Harry LeRoy Taskey

The Canal (WPA)

Harry LeRoy Taskey

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Title

The Canal (WPA)

 
Artist
Year
c. 1936  
Technique
lithograph 
Image Size
10 3/8 x 14 1/2" image 
Signature
pencil, lower right 
Edition Size
about 28 impression 
Annotations
pencil titled, lower center 
Reference
 
Paper
antique-white wove 
State
published 
Publisher
Federal Art Project 
Inventory ID
AFAE231 
Price
$400.00 
Description
Harry LeRoy Taskey was born in Rockford, Indiana in 1892, and studied art at the Art Students League with John Sloan and Harry Sternberg. During 1935-1943 he produced most of his artwork while working for the New York Federal Art Project. His work was surrounded and influenced by the architecture and social scene of New York City. Among his work the most notable were, "Manhattan Sheep," "Battery Park," and "Civic Repertory Theater." All his prints were in an edition of about 25. 
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