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James Penney
James Penney, New York From Central Park

19340

About the Item

James Penney was widely known for his New Yorker covers as well as his paintings and prints. Penney was from Saint Joseph, Missouri. He trained in NYC at the Art Students League. The New-York Historical Society and the Library of Congress both have collections of his work. Signed, titled, and dated, in ink on the reverse.
  • Creator:
    James Penney (1910 - 1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    19340
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Shows extremely well. Minor buckling or creasing noticeable on the the reverse. Please see image of entire back of sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1410210968272
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