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The Poor We Have Always With Us

Aaron Sopher

The Poor We Have Always With Us

1935

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The Poor We Have Always With Us

Aaron Sopher

The Poor We Have Always With Us

Aaron Sopher

The Poor We Have Always With Us

1935

Physical Qualities Pen and black ink, grey wash, Sheet: 251 x 305 mm. (9 7/8 x 12 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of J. Blankfard Martenet
Object Number 2009.112.179
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 1957; J. Blankfard Martenet, Baltimore; from the artist

Inscribed: Recto, lower left, black ink: "The Poor We have always with Us" / Archbishop Curley - Willard Hotel, / Washington D.C. - A. Sopher ' 36" Verso, lower right, black ink: "Aaron Sopher / 1262 New Hampshire Ave. N.W. (crossed out with ink) / Washington D.C. (crossed out with graphite) / 3926 Illinois Ave. N.W. (crossed out with graphite) / $25"

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Aaron Sopher

1904–1971

American, 1905-1972
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