Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
The Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection
Catalogue
- Year
- 1518
- Dimensions
- 28.6 × 19.7 cm (11 5/16 × 7 13/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Paul Raphael Meltsner
Artist
Paul Raphael Meltsner (1905–1966) was an American artist who was widely recognized for his Works Progress Administration (WPA) era paintings and lithographs, and who was later known for his iconic portraits of celebrities in the performing arts.
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Record
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- Paul Raphael Meltsner
- Year
- 1518
- Dimensions
- 28.6 × 19.7 cm (11 5/16 × 7 13/16 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1518-332509
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
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- Status
- verified