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Moses Oley

Moses Oley, Quarry
Moses Oley, Quarry

Moses Oley, Quarry

Located in New York, NY

Moses Oley drew an industrial scene, but one very much in isolation.

Category

1930s Ashcan School Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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