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Norman Barr
Fulton St. Fish Market, Crating (NYC)

1940

About the Item

Born in Czarist Russia Norman Barr (1908-1994) came to New York as a young boy and except for a few night classes at the school of the National Academy of Design, he was self-taught. He was on the mural project of the WPA and was a president of the Artists' Union (later The United American Artists). As a dedicated recorder of NYC Life, the Market was perfect for Barr. The Fulton Fish Market eventually moved to The Bronx, but as long as it survived in Manhattan it was a favorite of artists, restaurant staff, and New Yorkers of every stripe. This drawing is signed in ink at the lower right and is titled in pencil on the reverse. Dimensions are for the size of the sheet.
  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Very good condition. Small trace of tape at upper right corner. There are small ink notations on the reverse. There is a trace of old tape at the top edge.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141027328552
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