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Russell T. Limbach and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

Balance

c. 1935-1939

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Balance

Russell T. Limbach and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

Balance

Balance

c. 1935-1939

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph with scraping, Sheet: 403 x 276 mm. (15 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.) Image: 326 x 222 mm. (12 13/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line The United States General Services Administration, formerly Federal Works Agency, Works Progress Administration, on extended loan to the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Object Number L.1943.9.964

Inscribed: RECTO: LL margin (stamped in black ink): 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA'; LC margin (pencil): 'Balance'; LR margin (pencil): 'Limbach'; BR Corner (pencil): '15'; BL Corner (pencil): '15'. VERSO: LR (pencil): '#1696 - gr. I'; RC: BMA stamp.

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