Assortment of Edgar Yaeger Sketches
Item Details
An assortment of 10 still life sketches by well-listed American artist Edgar Yaeger (1904 – 1997), ranging from 1926 – 1947. The works include a variety of mediums ranging from graphite, charcoal, ink, and relief printing. All works are on paper and many are signed and dated by the artist. Presented as a loose group without frames or mats.
Known for his modern abstract style and his WPA murals of the Depression era, Yaeger was influenced by European modernists such as Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso and Giorgio de Chirico. Yaeger’s work has been exhibited at many institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Detroit Institute of Art, the Corcoran Gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, among others.
Condition
- to fair; papers have some discoloration around the edges; some bends and wear.
Dimensions
- measurements of largest piece; smallest piece 3.25" W x 5.5" H.
Item #
16CIN997-1404
