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Black Country
Michael Gallagher (1889- )

wood engraving on paper, 1941
11 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches

Michael Gallagher worked for the Pennsylvania WPA graphics program. He went on to work in illustration, genre, and graphics.

This wood engraving shows the strong images with detailed textures that can be created in this medium.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
photograph by Gary Andrashko
ISM Accession #: 1943.16/909.30

<i>Black Country</i><br>Michael Gallagher (1889- )

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