1940s Helen Malta Spring Design Painting

Description

Helen Wagner Malta (1912-1975) worked in New York City in the 1930s, teaching at the Harlem Art Center and working on the New York branch of the WPA graphics division. The works from her estate listed on Chairish are from a cache of disbound sketchbooks. Her work is included in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the National Gallery.

Unsigned.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Gouache

Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good condition.

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Dimensions

11.5 x 10 x 0.1 in

1940s Helen Malta Spring Design Painting

Lot 0089

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