Joseph Rajer

Joseph Rajer
Born1918 (1918)
Died1976 (aged 57–58)
NationalityAmerican
Known forprintmaker

Joseph Rajer (1918 - 1976) was an American artist known for his woodcuts and serigraphs.

Biography

Rajer was born in 1918.[1] He was a member of the Works Progress Administration New York graphic unit where he produced serigraphs (silk screens) and woodcuts.[2] His work was included in 1944 Dallas Museum of Art exhibition of the National Serigraph Society.[3] Rajer died in 1976.[1]

Rajer's work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,[4] the National Gallery of Art,[1] and the Syracuse University Art Museum.[5]

  • Ropes and Lobster Pots
    Ropes and Lobster Pots
  • Rushes and Barges
    Rushes and Barges

References

  1. ^ "The Golden Age of American Printmaking 1900 - 1950; essay by Olga M. Viso". Traditional Fine Arts Organization, Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "National Serigraph Society Exhibition | Dallas Museum of Art". Dallas Museum of Art. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "The Packer". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Joseph Rajer". Syracuse University Art Museum. Retrieved July 8, 2022.