Leon Garland Jewish Chicago WPA Artist Stone Lithograph Paris Street Art Vendors

Description

Leon Garland Jewish Chicago WPA Artist art deco stone lithograph. Made probably around  the 1930s. Signed lower right.  Size of the work is 11.25X9 inches. With the mat it is about 21.25X19.5 inches. Appears to be in great condition for its age.

Leon Garland is a very famous Chicago artist and part of the Chicago Society of Artists. He worked in the textile industry and immigrated here from Russia. He was also good friends with Morris Topchevsky and became involved with Hull House. He also was well traveled and studied at the Andre L’hote School in France.