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James Penney
James Penney, Symbols: Leader, Intellectual, Worker, mid-century lithograph

1932

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CHF 978.74
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NOK 11,412.68
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DKK 7,824.55
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About the Item

James Penney was widely known for his New Yorker covers as well as his paintings and prints. Although dating from 1932, this composition recalls New Deal Murals.
  • Creator:
    James Penney (1910 - 1982, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1932
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Quite good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141027060582

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