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The Star Border

c. 1940

Matt Daniels

Associated Names

Matt Daniels

Artist, American, 20th century

Federal Art Project

Publisher

Three individuals are depicted in the image. On the left, a man stands with his hands in his pockets, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and overalls. In the center, another man leans forward with his right hand on the shoulder of the woman to his right. The woman on the right is seated with her arms folded, and a large bowl with fruit is on a table beside them. The background shows a staircase with dark, vertical slats. Dramatic lighting casts shadows across the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 193 x 262 mm
Sheet: 260 x 337 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1374

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, MATT DANIELS "THE STAR BORDER" AP WPA (all in caps); bottom right, Matt Daniels WPA

Wikidata ID

Q76442128

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