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1929 African American Woodcut "Jazz"

1929

About the Item

Incredible early 20th century woodcut of an African American Jazz scene. It is tiled Jazz and dated 1929. It is also signed or monogrammed illegibly and marked A/P. The paper measures 12 inches high by 9 wide. Image itself is 7 1/2 inches high by 6 wide. it is unframed but came in a protective case.
  • Creation Year:
    1929
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137828755332
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