Shoe Sale
c. 1931-1933
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lithograph
Dimensions
image: 249 x 336 mm sheet: 318 x 482 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.1688
Art Historical Context
**Shoe Sale** is a compelling lithograph by Helen Farr, created around 1931-1933. Measuring 249 x 336 mm on a larger 318 x 482 mm, this print captures a slice of everyday American life during the early years of the Great Depression.an's choice of lithography—a versatile printmaking technique involving drawing on stone with greasy crayon, inking, and pressing onto paper—allowed for rich tonal variations and intricate details, making it ideal for reproducing urban scenes with a sense of immediacy and realism. The title evokes bustling street commerce, likely portraying vendors hawking shoes ami...