Abraham Joel Tobias papers, 1913-2000

Collection Information

Size: 2.8 Linear feet

Summary: The Abraham Joel Tobias papers date from 1913 to 2000 and measure 2.8 linear feet. Through project and exhibition files, printed material, correspondence, and photographs, the collection provides an overview of Tobias's career as a painter and muralist in New York City.

Biographical/Historical Note

Abraham Joel Tobias (1913-1996) was a painter, muralist, and educator in New York City. He was a pioneer in the use of shaped canvases.

Provenance

The papers were donated in 2001 by Carolyn Tobias, the widow of Abraham Joel Tobias.

Language Note

English .

Creator

Occupation