Bidspirit auction | Harry Louis Freund (Missouri, Arkansas,

Harry Louis Freund (Missouri, Arkansas, 1905-1999) - LOUIS FREUND (1905-1999) PENCIL SIGNED BLOCK PRINT. Harry Louis Freund (Missouri, Arkansas, 1905-1999) Pioneer Cabin Circa 1935 The two-color block print is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. In 1936, Louis Freund, in his own words, was working, '' As a Works Progress Administration painter in Arkansas, ,, with a $40 Model T Ford and a grant of $76 a month for expenses, I drove to the Ozarks and Missouri and made pictures of a way of life which was rapidly disappearing. The works were sent to Washington to decorate government offices, and hospital rooms later. '' The artist went on to recall of this period, '' Under government-sponsored competitions, I was awarded $20 per square foot to paint murals in small post offices in three states to commemorate local history. '' Block measures 5 x 7, sheet size 10 x 13 inches, no frame. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Block measures 5 x 7, sheet size 10 x 13 inches, no frame. Condition Very good condition, very clean, the full untrimmed sheet with deckle edges, not laid down, no damage, stain, punctures, tears or repair, unframed. Provenance The Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City, Missouri.