George Benjamin Luks, ca. 1908

Physical Details: Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 35 x 28 cm.

Creator: Peter A. Juley & Son, photographer

Co-Creator: Gertrude Käsebier (1852-1934), photographer

Description: Reproduction of Luks with arms crossed, signed: George Luks, photographed by Peter A. Juley & Son, ca. 1908, from original by Gertrude Kasebier.
Identification on accompanying label (typewritten): George Luks (1867-1933). Luks was known to his friends as an actor, an entertaining liar, and a talented draughtsman. Comic strip artist and war correspondent before turning to serious art, Luk's admiration for Franz Hals influenced his painting.
Published in: Archives of American Art Journal v. 6, no. 2, p. 4.

Forms part of: 1913 Armory Show, 50th anniversary exhibition records, 1962-1963

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: George Benjamin Luks, ca. 1908 / Peter A. Juley & Son, photographer. 1913 Armory Show, 50th anniversary exhibition records, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 2539

Subjects:

• Luks, George Benjamin
• Portraits

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