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Nan Lurie
1910–

Introduction

Nan Lurie (1906–1985) was an American printmaker and engraver (born in Odessa) known for 1930s works about racism and about the daily life of African Americans.

She studied with Yasuo Kuniyoshi at the Art Students League. She married Kenneth Fearing on June 18, 1945.

She was a member of the Federal Art Project in New York City from 1935 to 1942.

Her work is held by the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Wikidata identifier

Q18639980

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Roles

Artist, engraver

ULAN identifier

500018234

Names

Nan Lurie

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