|
|
Elizabeth OldsOlds was born in Minneapolis in 1897, and studied at the University of Minnesota, the Minneapolis School of Art, and the Art Students League
with George Luks. She was the first woman to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship. Olds was involved in the New York City W.P.A. Federal Art Project
from 1935-1940, and became known as one of the "socially conscious" American printmakers, taking her sketchpad into the streets, mines, factories,
and farms of America, recording images of social issues and subjects. She was an advocate in developing silkscreen printing as a fine art medium
and used it successfully in her work, promoting the cause of the common people.
Page Number: 1
|
Elizabeth Olds
American (1896-1991)
Crabbing
14-1/8 x 10-7/8 in.
Lithograph printed in color, 1939, edition about 25. Signed and titled in pencil. Stamped lower
margin, left, "Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA." This print was included in the exhibit,
The Federal Art Project: American Prints from the 1930's, held at the University of Michigan
Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, 1985.
Sold |
|
|
| |
Elizabeth Olds
American (1896-1991)
Gulls at the Shore
15-1/2 x 22 in.
Gouache on paper, 1958. Signed and dated, 1958, lower right in white by the artist. In fair condition with craquelure in area around gulls; possible paint loss in body of gull at right.
$1400. |
|
|
| |
Elizabeth Olds
American (1896-1991)
Still Life of Fruit
Gouache on brown paper, 1950. Signed and dated, 1950, lower right by the artist in red gouache. In fair condition with a tear in the left top area going into the image; small tears in the outer edges of the paper. The colors are bright.
$900. |
|
|
| |
Elizabeth Olds
American (1896-1991)
The Evidence
11-1/4 x 15-1/2 in.
Lithograph, 1933, probably an edition of 50 or less. Signed and dated, 1933, lower right in pencil; a notation in pencil, "Lith from wash drawing by Daumier." In good condition other than a slight discoloration within a previous mat opening.
Sold |
|
|
| |
Elizabeth Olds
American (1896-1991)
Bicycle Race
10-3/8 x 16-7/8 in.
Lithograph, c.1935-43, edition about 25. Signed and titled in pencil. In good condition printed on wove paper with large margins. Published by the Federal Art Project, NYC WPA; without the WPA stamp.
Sold |
|
|
| |
|
