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The Yacht Race

Fred Becker and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

The Yacht Race

1935-1937

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The Yacht Race

1935-1937

Physical Qualities Wood engraving, Sheet: 221 x 290 mm. (8 11/16 x 11 7/16 in.) Image: 149 x 202 mm. (5 7/8 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.1943.9.489
Extended Loans IN

Inscribed: RECTO: LL margin (stamped in black ink): 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA'; LC margin in block: 'THE YACHT RACE'; LR margin (pencil): 'F. Becker'; BR Corner (pencil): '13'; BR Corner in block: 'F. B.'. VERSO: TL (pencil): 'Bekker / #1696 - gr. I'; C: BMA stamp.

Artist

Fred Becker

1912–2003

American, 1913-2004
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Publisher

WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

2000–2000

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