Depression Era Art

Context and Legacy A student of Hans Hofmann and a prominent participant in Depression-era mural projects, Young’s art merged American regional sensibility with European modernist di...

He was an important figure in the Los Angeles art scene. He participated in the Depression-era Public Works of Art Project program, creating a number of murals, including the murals...

This Depression Era Art Nouveau octagon black glass ice bucket is a striking example of timeless elegance.

New York City working women are depicted in Jo Cain's figurative interior painting "Seamstresses," a fine example of 1930's - 40s American realism, modernism painted in the WPA - Dep...

"Rag Pickers" by Thomas Attardi is an oil painting showing a depression era New York City. Painted in the American scene style, the modernist work shows figurative realism.

Harvesters WPA Depression Era American Scene Mid 20th Century Modernism Workers Canvas measure 28 x 39 1/2 inches.

Fortune Magazine cover, Depression-Era Illustration, WPA industrial Modernist. Signed lower left. The drawing measures 13. x 11 inches. Framed by Bark, the work is 23 x 20 inches. ...

Signed Velpha 1920/30's era oil on linen depicting a Lilly in a vase with abstract backdrop in multi colors with geometric design attributed to the deco era. Lovely still life found ...

Depression Era Mid 20th Century Social Realism Modern WPA American Scene NYC Saul Kovner (1904-1981) Facing the East River 20 x 24 inches Oil on canvas Signed lower right Saul, insc...

Signed lower right Framed by Bark Baker was a self-taught illustrator. Most of his works were covers for Time Magazine, although he was responsible for eleven covers for Fortune Mag...

Loggers WPA Depression Era Modern Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Oil on board, 24 x 30 inches.

Framed by Bark Miron Sokole was born in Odessa, Russia in 1901. He came to the United States during World War I. Although predominately self taught in art, he attended school in Ame...

Signed lower left. Born in Sweden, Nyquist studied and exhibited at Corcoran School and Art Institute of Chicago. He was an artist on the WPA. The painting measure 26 x 36 inches. ...

ON LINE Depression Era WPA American Scene Modernism Realism Drawing Watercolor.

Job Hunters WPA Depression Era Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism.

Antique depression era green glass tall vase features etched decoration and gilt rim, signed on base as photographed, circa 1930. ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employi...

About This is a depression era refurbished Royal Junior portable typewriter in the original case with leather handle. The keys are nickle and glass with black and greenish-yellow ...

ABOUT Original green enameled factory pendant light fixture with white porcelain interior. CREATOR Benjamin Electric Mfg., Chicago. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930. MATERIALS A...

His face glowing and his eyes piercing, this portrait of a young man in a plaid coat and walker hat is striking. Given his informal dress and flushed face, the observer might wonder ...

About: Large one is available. Smaller one sold. Original large green enameled factory pendant light fixture with white porcelain interior and metal swivel joint canopies. Creato...

About These are original large green enameled pendants with white porcelain interior and metal swivel joint canopies. Price is per piece. Contact us for more shipping options: S16 ...

This iconic image of a Depression-era riveter high atop an Art Deco skyscraper was painted by Vincent Maragliotti, one of the most prolific muralists of his day.

Turzak was one of the early artists to participate in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) depression-era public art projects designed to employ out-of-work artists.

Turzak was one of the early artists to participate in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) depression-era public art projects designed to employ out-of-work artists.

Turzak was one of the early artists to participate in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) depression-era public art projects designed to employ out-of-work artists.

Each of the four sculptures -- carved in limetone and 13 feet high -- pair a strong male or female figure with a winged horse, and are icons of high-style allegorical public art in D...

Full of energy and atmosphere, this fine and rare print depicts three young African American men waiting their turn on the high diving board at one of New York's state-of-the-art Art...

A wonderful example of depression-era art glass.

Fantastic pair of perfectly soiled and weathered canvas signs with hand painted typography from 1939 depression era roadside restaurant Sabdin & Son, at 2815 Mission Street, San Fran...

"Factory Workers" American Modern WPA Scene Realism Industrial Depression Era. 30 x 40 inches. Oil on board, c. 1939.

Depicting the waiting area in the great New York City transportation hub, this WPA depression era drawing is signed, dated and titled.

Glassblowers WPA Depression era Men working mid 20th Century modern Industrial This 24 x 36 inch oil on canvas was painted in during WPA era, circa 1930’s/40s. The work, like many o...

"Man with Cart" American Scene Modern Modernism WPA Depression Era Regionalism. Gregorio Prestopino (1907-1984) "Man with Cart," 12 x 18 inches.

"Refugees" Mexican American Oil Painting Depression Era WPA Mid-Century Modern. The Whitney Museum's current exhibition, VIDA AMERICA, prompts us to share this Michael Loew work, wh...

"Nowhere To Go" WPA Depression Era American Scene Oil Painting Mid 20th Century. 30 x 25 inches.

An American Depression-Era subject of African-American men playing craps by Irving Guyer..

"Houseboat" WPA Depression Era American Scene Modernism Realism Work on Paper .

WPA Social Realism American Scene Political Cartoon Depression Era Mid-Century. Signed lower left. The drawing is unframed.

A tuxedoed waiter attends to the table of four elderly "members of the welfare board" during the Depression era. It's trickle down economics at work!

An amazing Art Deco Depression era maid saver kitchen cabinet with beautifully aged patina, extras, and a ton of different use possibilities!

A folk art style lidded chest constructed from wooden fruit crates and clad in leather with nailhead trim, circa 1930s.

This quintessential Depression-era scene depicts a series of men at a tavern, slouching or leaning against the bar's edge and quaffing shots of hard liquor. The bar's occupants seem...

While the greater part of Levin’s work is in the medium of egg tempera, he is prolific in oils, watercolors and intaglio printmaking. WPA art, Depression-era Social Realism, American...

As a participant in the Depression-era Federal Art Projects he created several lithographs including El Izquierdo (1939).

The painting came from a collection of wonderful WPA works and other Depression era art.

worn and weathered luncheonette sign with great typography and a mysterious green oval, painted metal sign in a heavy wooden frame. shows its history with weathering, scratching and ...

This wonderful study came from a recent estate with a focus on WPA art. The painted plaster bust is unsigned, but is certainly stylistic of the 1930's depression era art.

Unique depression era folk art flag shield, handmade of colored pieces of leather and mini brass studs.

One of the best pieces of depression era folk art we've seen in quite some time.

This piece is comprised of 735 inlaid pieces of linoleum and took 120 hours to craft. (See back). Depression-era folk art at it's finest.

A 1920s, "Depression" era matte green glass lily table light, set on a chromed metal base. The central stem can be removed to enable replacement the 5 watt globe. It has been re-wire...

A rare surviving mixed medium calendar commissioned painting for American Art Works Company. A Great Depression-era 1930s art deco work by L.

These lamps appear to have been made during the depression era. Something like Tramp Art or Folk Art, but beautifully balanced and Zen feeling.

This mural study is part of our exhibition America Coast to Coast: Artists of the 1930s Industry and Commerce, 1936, tempera on panel, 16 ½ x 39 ½ inches, signed verso “John Ballat...

WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Workers Seymour Fogel (1911-1984) Mural Study, untitled 11 x 49 1/4 inches (sight) Tempera on board Provenance:...

Brooklyn Bridge NYC American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA Cecil C. Bell (American, 1906-1970) Brookyn Bridge amid the NYC Waterfront 35 ½ x 23 ½ inches Oil on Bo...

Arnold Friedman studied with Robert Henri and Kenneth Hayes Miller at the Art Students League in 1905 . Yet as he developed his style he abandoned the academic influence of his te...

"History of US Postal Service" American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern Chicago Harold Haydon "History of the U.S. Postal Service" 21 x 25 1/2 inches Oil on canvas, c. 1938 Estate s...

Trucks in the City by African American, Folk, Self-Taught, Florida, Outsider Art Purvis Young Urban Young was an American artist from Miami. Young’s work, often a blend of collage a...

John Opper (American, 1908-1994) Ninth Avenue El (New York City), c. 1935 Oil on canvas Signed lower left and verso 30.125 x 24 inches The Ninth Avenue El was the first elevated rai...

A Summer Day WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern Ashcan Early 20th Century Leon Kroll (1884-1974) "A Summer Day" 14 x 17 inches (image) Oil on canvas board Signed lower right,...