William Sanger and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City
Birds of Prey
c. 1935-1938
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Etching with printed tone, Sheet: 405 x 292 mm. (15 15/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Plate: 252 x 201 mm. (9 15/16 x 7 15/16 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.1943.9.888
Inscribed: RECTO: LL margin (stamped in black ink): 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA'; LC margin (pencil): 'Birds of Prey'; LR margin (pencil): 'William Sanger'; BR Corner (pencil): '11'. VERSO: TL (pencil): '#1696 - gr. 2'; C: BMA stamp.
Artist
William Sanger
American, born Germany, 1875-1961
American, born Germany, 1875-1961
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