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Three Generations

Ida Y. Abelman

Three Generations

1931-1941

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Ida Y. Abelman

Three Generations

1931-1941

Physical Qualities Lithograph, Sheet: 498 x 292 mm. (19 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift from the Estate of Jacob Kainen, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Object Number 2002.335
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2002; Jacob Kainen, Chevy Chase, Maryland.
The Federal Art Project: American Prints form the 1930's, University of Michigan, 1985.

Signed: 1

Inscribed: RECTO: LL:[stamp] 'FEDERAL ART PROJECT/ NYC WPA'; LWRC (graphite): 'Three Generations Ida Abelman/ 16x20'; BLC: 'Box B Pitts [cut off]'; BRC: '3'; LR: [partial stamp] 'WASHIN/IRVIN/ ART DEPT'

Markings: CM: 'JK' [Kainen collector stamp]

Artist

Ida Y. Abelman

1909–2001

American, 1910-2002
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