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Herman Volz Woodcut 3 Figures

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Large folio limited edition No. 4/25 woodcut print by Herman Roderick Volz. Depicting 3 youths standing at a brick wall. Mid 20th century. Image measures 29.75"H 15.63"W. Folio measures 36"H 19.75"W. After framing paper loss at right lower corner will frame out under mat and frame. Pencil signed and numbered by artist. Herman Roderick Volz: Painter, muralist, lithographer, set designer and ceramist. Formal training at the Art und Gewerbescule in Zurich and the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna. Immigrated from Zurich to the U.S. in 1933, settling in the San Francisco Bay Area and became a citizen in 1938. During the Depression Volz was appointed supervisor in the Northern California Arts Project and supervisor for the Federal Building mural project at the G.G.I.E. Two of these large mosaic panels were later installed at the San Francisco City College among a panel created by Diego Rivera. Volz designed sets for MGM and Paramount Studios. He was politically active, vocal and often made social statements through his imagery.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Lower right corner of folio missing. Will not be visible after framing.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539223186302
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