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Helen Malta Paintings

b. 1912

Helen Malta was born in 1912. She worked in New York City in the 1930s, teaching at the Harlem Art Center. She also worked at the New York branch of the Works Progress Administration’s graphics division.

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Artist: Helen Malta
Tattoo Parlor Sailor (WPA era woman artist)
Tattoo Parlor Sailor (WPA era woman artist)

Tattoo Parlor Sailor (WPA era woman artist)

By Helen Malta

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Helen Malta (b.1912). Tattoo Parlor, ca. 1935. Oil on canvas, 20 x 33 inches. Signed lower right. Metropolitan Museum of Art reproduction rights stamp on r...

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1930s Abstract Helen Malta Paintings

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Find a wide variety of authentic Helen Malta paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Helen Malta in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1930s and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Helen Malta paintings, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Pebworth, Armand Rottenberg, and Harley Francis. Helen Malta paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $2,500, while the average work can sell for $2,500.