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"A Moment's Rest, " Painting of Shirtless Male Worker, Schnakenberg, WPA Muralist
About the Item
- Creator:Henry Schnakenberg (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
- Condition:Repaired: Minor in-painting in figure's face. Overall excellent condition.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865122628262
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