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William P. Hicks and WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

W.P.A. Circus

1934-1938

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W.P.A. Circus

1934-1938

Physical Qualities Etching and aquatint, Sheet: 390 x 280 mm. (15 3/8 x 11 in.) Plate: 302 x 227 mm. (11 7/8 x 8 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.1943.9.674
Extended Loans IN

Signed: 1

Inscribed: RECTO: LC margin (pencil): 'W.P.A. Circus'; LR margin (pencil): 'William Hicks'; BR Corner (pencil): '8'. VERSO: UL (pencil): '#1696 - gr. 2';

Markings: Stamped at lower left, in black ink: "FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA"; WM: FRANCE

Artist

William P. Hicks

1894–1949

American, 1895-1950
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Publisher

WPA/Federal Art Project, New York City

2000–2000

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