Fay Lansner papers, 1948-1972

Lansner, Fay, b. 1921
Painter, Fiber artist
New York, N.Y.

Collection size: 0.2 linear ft. (32 items).

Collection Summary: A list of 141 works by Lansner, stating the medium, dimensions, date painted, date sold, and location; 2 bibliographies of articles by and about Lansner; 2 photographs of Lansner; a resume of exhibitions; 9 clippings; 17 catalogs; and 3 pages of notes from a class taught by Hans Hofmann in 1948.

Biographical/Historical Note: Painter, tapestry artist; born in 1921 in Philadelphia, Pa. Studied at Temple University, 1945-1947; Columbia University, with Susanne Langer; the Art Students League,1947-1948; the Hans Hofmann School, 1948-1950; and with Fernand Leger, 1950.

Donated 1973 by Fay Lansner.

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