William E. Smith

American · 1913–1997 · Painter, Printmaker

William "Skinny" Elijah Smith (1913–1997) was an African-American artist who was recognized for exploring Black experiences in his art. Friend and poet Langston Hughes once… (Wikipedia)

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  1. William E. Smith, War Fatigue, 1946, linocutWar FatigueToomey & Co. · $5,040≈ £3,953≈ €4,626Sign up to see
  2. William E. Smith, One Clear Day, 1937, linocutOne Clear DayToomey & Co. · $2,016≈ £1,561≈ €1,858Sign up to see

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  1. William E. Smith, Poverty and Fatigue, 1940, linocut
    Poverty and Fatigue, 1940
    Woodcut / linocut
    9 h x 8 w in (23 x 20 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 258
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–View at Toomey & Co. ↗

William E. Smith prints (3)William E. Smith woodcuts & linocuts (3)

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