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Francis Shields
The Decent (Published by the WPA/Federal Arts Project)

c. 1937

About the Item

FRANCIS SHIELDS (1908 – 1984) THE DESCENT c. 1937 Lithograph, signed and titled. Edition c. 25. Done for the WPA/Federal Art Project. 11 3/4” x 16 7/8". Shields did several Surrealist prints for the WPA. This impression absent the WPA stamp but other impressions are stamped. (See photo of another one). Very good impression. Good condition full margins aside from a very slight age tone accentuated by the photos. $675
  • Creator:
    Francis Shields (1908 - 1984)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1937
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 16.875 in (42.87 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU41133617492

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