The Canal (WPA) by Harry LeRoy Taskey
The Canal (WPA)
Harry LeRoy Taskey
Title
The Canal (WPA)
Artist
Harry LeRoy Taskey
1892 - 1958 (biography)Year
c. 1936
Technique
lithograph
Image Size
10 3/8 x 14 1/2" image
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
about 28 impression
Annotations
pencil titled, lower center
Reference
Paper
antique-white wove
State
published
Publisher
Federal Art Project
Inventory ID
AFAE231
Price
$400.00
Description
An image of a wooden bridge over the Central Canal in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it meets the more residential part of its path. At the time of this print's creation, many residential yards sloped directly down into the banks of the canal.
Harry LeRoy Taskey was born in Rockford, Indiana in 1892, and studied art at the Art Students League with John Sloan and Harry Sternberg. During 1935-1943 he produced most of his artwork while working for the New York Federal Art Project. His work was surrounded and influenced by the architecture and social scene of New York City. Among his work the most notable were, "Manhattan Sheep," "Battery Park," and "Civic Repertory Theater." All his prints were in an edition of about 25.