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Mechanic

Hyman William Katz and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

Mechanic

1935

Scroll
Physical Qualities Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 291 x 403 mm. (11 7/16 x 15 7/8 in.) Plate: 251 x 276 mm. (9 7/8 x 10 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.1943.9.708
Extended Loans IN

Inscribed: RECTO: LL margin (stamped in black ink): 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA'; LC margin (pencil): 'Mecanich'; LR margin (pencil): 'Hyman Katz'; BR Corner (pencil): '4'; LR in plate: 'Hyman Katz / 1936'. VERSO: TL (pencil): '#1696 - gr. 2'; C: BMA stamp.

Artist

Hyman William Katz

1897–1987

American, born Poland, 1898-1988
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Publisher

WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

2000–2000

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