WILLIAM GROPPER Signed WPA Vintage Original Lithograph Man Making Shoes Workers

Description: *** Bradley Fine Art *** Gallery Art at Wholesale Prices Over 30 Years of Fine Art Experience All Artwork Guaranteed Authentic **************************** William Gropper (1897-1977) Vintage Original Lithograph 14" x 13"Overview: This is an original lithograph created by celebrated American artist William Gropper (1897-1977). New-York born artist William Gropper was a painter and cartoonist who, with caricature style, focused on social concerns, and was actively engaged in support of the organized labor movement throughout his career. During the 1930s, working as a part of the Federal Arts Project, he produced some of the most gripping social protest works of the Great Depression. Subjects included industrial strikes and incidents of strike breaking, especially in the coal mining and steel-production centers. He did much illustration-cartoon work for the New York Tribune newspaper, Vanity Fair magazine and the politically 'left-wing' publication, "New Masses." This is a fantastic example of his work done on heavy paper (almost like a thin board). It is signed in the lower right in the plate. A ready-to-frame beauty!Certification: Our Gallery Certificate of Authenticity is included for items over $500. For all other items, our Certificate of Authenticity is available for purchase.Condition: Good condition. Some tanning/spotting to margins.Measurements: Approx 14"x13". Sold UNFRAMEDShipping: Will ship flat and boxed to preserve integrity.About the Artist: New-York born artist William Gropper was a painter and cartoonist who, with caricature style, focused on social concerns, and was actively engaged in support of the organized labor movement throughout his career. During the 1930s, working as a part of the Federal Arts Project, he produced some of the most gripping social protest works of the Great Depression. Subjects included industrial strikes and incidents of strike breaking, especially in the coal mining and steel-production centers. He did much illustration-cartoon work for the New York Tribune newspaper, Vanity Fair magazine and the politically 'left-wing' publication, "New Masses."Gropper's painting, Youngstown Strike, has received much attention for its strong, social-realist impact and was apparently prompted by the extended strikes staged in 1936-37 by workers at the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, Youngstown, Ohio. During these years chaos frequently reigned throughout much of the city. In one incident, following a savage confrontation with police guards by workers and their families, the police tear gassed and shot at the workers; two strikers were killed and twenty-eight injured. Gropper visited Youngstown during this period, and commented on the incident in an article and a series of descriptive action sketches published in The Nation.Some of his other pieces focused on the hypocrisy of government figures, especially members of the United States Senate.As a young man, William Gropper was a student of Robert Henri and George Bellows at the Ferrer School from 1912 to 1915. He did fine-art painting on the side until the early 1920s, and had his first solo exhibition in 1936. In 1938, he completed a mural for the Department of the Interior in Washington DC.Sources:Howard E Wooden at Butlerart.comDictionary of American Art by Matthew Baigell · Bradley Fine Art Gallery and Our Policies: o Who we are: Bradley Fine Art Gallery was a San Diego fixture for over 20 years. We buy high quality art from artists, dealers, estates, and esteemed collectors, and curate the best pieces. We recently moved our business 100% online and sell across multiple platforms. You can read more about us on our website - Bradleyfineartgallery dot com. We sell our higher end and/or large-scale items on Chairish dot com. o Trusted Sellers: We have partnered with eBay to give you free shipping, free returns, a Money-Back Guarantee, and high-quality customer service. o Large-Size Paintings: We cannot offer shipping or returns on large paintings that require FREIGHT to ship because they are not eligible for eBay's free return program. If you purchase an oversized painting or sculpture through eBay, we only offer Local Pickup. However, if you require shipping, we are happy to help you find an appropriate freight shipping company to pick up, pack, and deliver for you. We offer full shipping services through Chairish dot com.

Price: 177 USD

Location: Erie, Colorado

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