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This German-born American painter once worked for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and developed a realistic, wholesome yet disquieting style that earned him comparisons with Grant Wood and Salvador Dali. TLS, 1p, 8½" X 11", n.p., 1968 August 17. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Near fine. Cordial note to an educator and admirer, reading in part: "I do not have any drawings or sketches available right now but am sending you a book which has a reproduction of one of my paintings on the cover. On page 20, I have expressed some of my views on art. You certainly are doing a service working with retired children...." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Unusual. Item #34138
Price: $75.00