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John Deforest Stull Mid Century Scene of Manufacturing Paper (from Hemp) Watercolor, WPA ArtCirca 1950
Circa 1950

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This mid 20th century watercolor on paper depicts hemp being doubled and combed to be turned into manilla paper. It is signed by the artist, John Deforest Stull, in the lower right. Excellent vintage condition. Framed in a contemporary walnut wood frame using archival matting behind conservation clear glass.
An art director for Norcross Greeting Cards, John Deforest Stull (1910-1972) was also a painter and WPA muralist whose mural work was done for Radio City Music Hall with artist Ezra Augustus Winter. Stull earned a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University in 1933 and a Master's in Fine Arts Degree from Columbia University in 1936. He also was an art teacher at Leonia, New Jersey High School and chaired the art department there from 1953. He is best known for his scenes of industry and workers.
- Creator:John Deforest Stull (1910 - 1972, American)
- Creation Year:Circa 1950
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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