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Rare WPA African American Theme American Female Philadelphia Artist Oil Painting Signed Bessie

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Rare WPA African American Theme American Female Philadelphia Artist Oil Painting Signed Bessie

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Rare WPA African American Theme American Female Philadelphia Artist Oil Painting Signed Bessie Rigrodsky. Oil on Canvas; Bessie Rigrodsky; entitled "Chain Gang"; WPA scene; African American themed; 25 x 30", 28 x 33" framed. Bessie Rigrodsky only lived for 40 years. She was adept in the making of Carborundum Prints along with Dox Thrash and Claude Clark. She is btter known as a WPA Printmaker. Not many of her oils are known. Needs Cleaning

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28 x 33 in

Weight

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Rare WPA African American Theme American Female Philadelphia Artist Oil Painting Signed Bessie

Name: Rare WPA African American Theme American Female Philadelphia Artist Oil Painting Signed Bessie
SKU: 152134969
Price: 850 USD
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