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Kyra Markham
THE FIT YOURSELF SHOP

1935

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KYRA MARKHAM (1891 – 1967) THE FIT YOURSELF SHOP, 1935 Lithograph, signed, titled, dedicated, dated and no 24/50 in pencil. 12 5/8 x 9 5/8”. Signed in the stone, lower left. Very good condition. Full margins with deckle edge, sheet 19 1/2 x 15 7/8 inches. A couple of old pieces of brown tape hinges on verso. Some very minor soiling in the margins. Provenance: Mrs Nickolas Muray wife of photographer with her label on verso causing a slight glue stain on the recto. Muray is most noteworthy for his photos of Frida Kahlo. Markham produced an interesting body of lithographs, mostly figurative, showing working class people in an almost otherworldly surrealist manner. Markham also produced prints under the WPA/FAP as well as paintings. She was associated with many in the New York art world. She was married for a short time to architect Lloyd Wright. Blacks, African American, Fashion, Regionalism, WPA
  • Creator:
    Kyra Markham (1891 - 1967)
  • Creation Year:
    1935
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.625 in (32.07 cm)Width: 9.625 in (24.45 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU41135774561

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