Egri, Ruth, 1911-1996
Muralist, Painter, Educator, Illustrator
Size: 1 Linear foot
Summary: The papers of muralist and illustrator Ruth Egri measure 1.0 linear feet and date from 1934 to 1988. Found are biographical materials, correspondence, printed material, photographs of Egri and works of art, printed materials, sketches and sketcbooks, and writings. Also found are records relating to Egri's work with the Works Progress Administration.
Figure painter, muralist, illustrator, educator Ruth Egri (1911-1996) was active in New York City, New York and Wilmington, Delaware. She studied at the National Academy of Design, the Art Students League, and the Master Institute of the Roerich Museum with Howard Giles. She painted and exhibited in Taos, N.M. with her brother Ted Egri. Primarily, her subject was the female figure.
The donor, Ted Egri, is the younger brother of Ruth Egri Holden.
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