California WPA Painting "Airplane Factory" by Helen Ludwig
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California WPA Painting "Airplane Factory" by Helen Ludwig
About the Item
airplane factory in San Diego, California, by well-listed American
woman artist, Helen Ludwig (1911 - 2009 ).
Oil on masonite, mounted in a heavy black and silver painted wood frame.
Signed on the front, lower right.
Inscribed on the back with the artist's New York
City address, the title, and the date, 1943
Helen Luwig was a painter, printmaker and illustrator.
Born in Connecticut in 1911, she studied at the
Hartford Art School and the Art Students League in NYC.
During the Depression she worked for the WPA as an artist, teacher, and art
supervisor, and was the first female artist chosen to work on the WPA
Mural Project. She was an active and modern woman whose work
traversed the east and west coasts and seven decades.
Helen Ludwig settled in San Francisco and for many years taught at the Richmond Art Center.
She passed away in 2009.
Exhibited:
Society of Independant Artists, New York City
Marshall Field's Gallery, Chicago
California Paiace of the Legion of Honor,1961
The Monterey Museum, 1968
"NYC WPA Art", Parsons School of Design, 1977
San Francisco City Hall, 2001.
In addition, the Smithsonian Institution - Archives of American Art has a collection
of materials from Helen Ludwig, including papers, sketchbooks,
prints, and journals from 1939-1999.
This painting depicts men and women during a break from work at
an aircraft manufacturing plant, during World War II.
The actual plant itself is not identified on the work, but Helen Ludwig was in
San Diego during the 1940s and this is no doubt a scene she witnessed
then, possibly at the vast Consolidated - Vultee Aircraft factory
which made B-24 Bombers during the war.
This painting is in excellent original condition with no damage or
restoration. The frame has some scratches and wear, but is basically
also in good condition.
SIZE: Painting : 16" x 20" / Frame : 24.5" x 28.5"
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940's
- Condition:Excellent original condition.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1202268425260
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