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William Umbreit, Shovel, American, circa 1974

About the Item

William Umbreit was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1935. After serving in the United States Army from 1954-56, he was honorably discharged in 1962. Umbreit received a BSA from New York University in 1967 and an MFA from Rutgers University in 1969. He taught at Cedar Valley College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the visual arts program at Princeton University, Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, and The Sloan School of Art in South Orange, New Jersey. Umbreit received a 1985 grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. The artist’s work has been featured in shows at the Hudson River Museum, Neuberger Museum, Newsweek Gallery and Allan Stone Gallery; and featured in Artspeak, Artforum and The New York Times. Umbreit lives and works in Hampton, New Jersey. Currently being represented by Allan Stone Projects. We have the pitchfork as well, shown in last picture.
  • Creator:
    William Umbreit (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1974
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU788715032222
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