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George ConstantGeorge Constant is known for his architectural style of painting and print making. He had more than 40 one-man shows and his works are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum, the Musee D'Art Moderne in Paris, and the Stedalijk Museum in Amsterdam, as well as other institutions. An orphan at four, Constant, came to the United States in 1910. In 1936, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
During the 1930's, his work was romantic, with emphasis on the themes of love and fertility. In the early 40's, his style changed, said Jeanne Paris, an art critic, "He simply moved from the rounded figure to the square cubist form." Reference: (Obituary from
a Long Island Newspaper, 1978.)
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George Constant
Greek-American (1892-1978)
Apples and Bananas
11-3/4 x 14-3/4 in.
Drypoint, c.1938, edition about 25. Signed in the plate, lower left and in pencil, lower right. Published by the New York City WPA Federal Art Project. Printed on wove paper with large margins. Sheet size: 14-3/4 x 18 in. In very good condition, other than some rippling of the paper in the outer areas of the margins.
Constant was noted as a pioneer of American modernism in the field of graphic art and painting. His works may be found in numerous American museums and other institutions. He did 34 prints for the Federal Art Project NYC
WPA.
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George Constant
Greek-American (1892-1978)
The Creek
11-7/8 x 15 in.
Drypoint, c.1940, edition about 25 or less. Signed in the plate, lower left; signed in pencil. Rubber stamped, lower margin, left, "Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA." In good condition other than a faint trace of light discoloration from a previous mat opening. Printed on wove paper with a watermark, BFK.
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