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Harry LeRoy TaskeyTaskey was born in Rockford, Indiana in 1892, and studied art at the Art Students League with John Sloan and Harry Sternberg. Most of his artwork was
done with the New York Federal Art Project, in the years, 1935-1943. A great deal of his graphic work was devoted to the architecture and social scene
of New York City. Some of his notable prints of New York are, "Manhattan Sheep," "Battery Park," "Pretzel Vendor," "City Hall," "Herald Square," and the
"Civic Repertory Theater," all in editions of 25 or less.
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Harry LeRoy Taskey
American (1892-1958)
Civic Repertory Theater, NYC
9-7/8 x 6-7/8 in.
Etching, c.1935, edition about 25. Signed and titled in pencil. Rubber stamp of the
"Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA" in lower margin. Printed on wove paper with watermark,
BFK. Full margins.
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Harry LeRoy Taskey
American (1892-1958)
Central Park South, New York
9-1/8 x 14-1/4 in.
Lithograph, c.1940, probably an edition of 50 or less. Signed and titled in
pencil. Printed on wove paper with watermark, BFK. Full margins.
Illustrated in American Prints in the Library of Congress,
Karen F. Beall, 1970, p.472.
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Harry LeRoy Taskey
American (1892-1958)
Van Cortlandt Mansion, NY
9-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.
Etching, c.1935, probably an edition of 50 or less. Signed and titled in pencil. Printed on wove paper with good margins.
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Harry LeRoy Taskey
American (1892-1958)
Ancient Pines
17-1/2 x 12-1/8 in.
Lithograph, 1935-43, edition about 25 or less. Signed and titled in pencil. Printed on wove paper with a watermark, Rives. In good condition with full margins. Sheet size: 22-7/8 x 15-7/8 in. Published by the New York City WPA Art Project.
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Harry LeRoy Taskey
American (1892-1958)
Old Jersey Hills
11-1/2 x 15-1/2 in.
Lithograph, 1935-43, edition about 25 or less. Signed and titled in pencil. Printed on wove paper with a watermark, Rives. In good condition with large margins. Published by the "Federal Art Project, NYC, WPA," with their rubber stamp in the lower margin.
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