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Ruth Light Braun
Gritty Street Scene with Parked Cars - Roaring Twenties New York

1928 circa

$7,500
£5,734.15
€6,604.58
CA$10,509.80
A$11,733.20
CHF 6,148.02
MX$143,625.92
NOK 78,079.94
SEK 73,619.47
DKK 49,290.67
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About the Item

A gritty New York City street scene with period Roaring Twenties Cars and stuffed metal garbage cans is depicted by female artist Ruth Light Braun. Her use of quick and heavy black lines recalls the influence of the Expressionists. Signed lower right. Matted but unframed, Conte Crayon on Paper
  • Creator:
    Ruth Light Braun (1906 - 2003, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1928 circa
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 10.823 in (27.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    very good.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385315890772

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