This is a beautifully drawn lithograph, titled "Himalayan Pidgeon", by Dorothy Jeakins (1914 - 1995), done in the WPA (Works Projects Administration) in 1937. The WPA prints were done in small editions and not meant for commerce. Jeakins got her start working on WPA projects and as a Disney artist in the 1930s. She thrived as a costume designer and was unique for her time in that she freelanced, never signing a long-term contract with any one studio. She worked steadily for the next thirty-nine years, winning several Oscars. In 1987, she was awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award for outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry. Jeakins, who retired in 1990, once summed up her designing: "I can put my world down to two words: Make beauty. It's my cue and my private passion."


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Please note: Wear consistent with age and use. Unframed, however, was once framed. See photos.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Please note: Wear consistent with age and use. Unframed, however, was once framed. See photos.