An interview with William Gropper conducted 1974 May 11 by Ann Uhry Abrams at Emory University. Conducted as part of research for Abrams' Ph.D dissertation, "Catalyst for Change: American Art and Revoluation, 1906-1915".
Gropper discusses art classes as a youth in New York, the 1913 Armory show, and working for the New York Tribune as a young adult. He recalls Robert Henri, George Bellows, Man Ray, Alfred Stieglitz, Max Weber and others.
Biographical / Historical:
William Gropper (1897-1977) was a cartoonist, painter, lithographer, and muralist based in New York, N.Y., also known for his political works.
Ann Uhry Abrams is an art historian and professor in Atlanta, Georgia.
Provenance:
Donated 2013 by Ann Uhry Abrams.
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Cartoonists -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Painters -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Lithographers -- New York (State) -- New York Search this
Muralists -- New York (State) -- New York Search this