Effim H. Sherman and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City
Blind Duet
c. 1935-1939
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Etching with printed tone, Sheet: 407 x 292 mm. (16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Plate: 302 x 226 mm. (11 7/8 x 8 7/8 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.1943.9.113
Inscribed: RECTO: BL in plate (very faint): 'Effim H Sherman'; LL margin (stamped in black ink): 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA'; LC margin (pencil): 'Blind Duet'; LR margin (pencil): 'Effim H. Sherman'; BR Corner (pencil): '21'. VERSO: RC: BMA stamp; LR (pencil): '#1696 - gr. 2'; LL (pencil): 'EFFIM H SHERMAN / Effini H. Shumianz [crossed out] / 'Blind Duet' / Etching 1939'; LR (pencil): '#100'.
Artist
Effim H. Sherman
American, born Romania, 1885-1964
American, born Romania, 1885-1964
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