Lillian Adelman facts for kids

Lillian Adelman (1899–1985) was an American artist known for her amazing prints. She is especially famous for her work with a special government program called the Federal Art Project, which was part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This program helped artists during a very difficult time in American history.

Lillian Adelman: An American Artist

Lillian Adelman was born in 1899 and lived until 1985. She became a talented printmaker, which means she created art by making prints from carved or etched surfaces. Her art often showed scenes from everyday life or important moments of her time.

Art During Hard Times: The WPA

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a big government program in the United States during the 1930s. This period was known as the Great Depression, when many people didn't have jobs. The WPA helped people find work building roads, parks, and even creating art!

The Federal Art Project was a part of the WPA made just for artists. It gave artists like Lillian Adelman jobs creating paintings, sculptures, and prints. This meant they could keep working and making art, even when times were tough. It also allowed many people to see art who might not have before.

Lillian Adelman's Art and Legacy

Lillian Adelman's prints are now kept in some of the most famous art museums in the United States. These include the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Yale University Art Gallery. Her work helps us understand what life was like during the Great Depression and shows the power of art to tell stories.

Gallery

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  Abandoned Factory, c. 1936-42

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  Where Do We Go from Here?, 1939

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  The Hudson at Peekskill, c. 1935–43