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F. Luis MoraWW-1894-532499

1894·Graphite on off-white laid paper·8 9/16 x 7 in. (21.7 x 17.8 cm)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Crawford, 1978

Catalogue

Year: 1894
Medium: Graphite on off-white laid paper
Dimensions: 8 9/16 x 7 in. (21.7 x 17.8 cm)
Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Artist: F. Luis Mora

Artist

F. Luis Mora

Painting

Francis Luis Mora was a Uruguayan-born American figural painter. Mora worked in watercolor, oils and tempera. He produced drawings in pen and ink, and graphite; and etchings and monotypes. He is known for his paintings and drawings depicting American life in the early 20th century; Spanish life and society; historical and allegorical subjects; with murals, easel painting and illustrations. He also was a popular art instructor.

New York City

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