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Francis Criss, 1940 Oct. 29

Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm.

Creator: Max Yavno (1911-), photographer

Description: Criss sits in a chair in a studio holding sketches.

Identification on verso (handwritten): Francis Criss gets ready for Art Week.

Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): New York City W.P.A.; Photography Division; 110 King Street
Negative No: 5353-6; Date: 10/29/40; Title: Pub, Shots for Art Week; Location: 48 E. 9 St. Man.; Photog.: Yavno; Artist: Criss; W.P.No.: 1; O.P. No:.65-1-97-2063.

Forms part of: Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965, bulk 1935-1942

Citation: Francis Criss, 1940 Oct. 29 / Max Yavno, photographer. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 2046

Subjects:

  • Art and state
  • Artists' studios
  • Criss, Francis
  • Federal aid to the arts

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