Lehman, Irving G. (Irving George), 1900-1983

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Irving Lehman (1900-1983) was an American Jewish painter, sculptor, engraver, and designer. Born in Kiev in Russia, Lehman studied at Cooper Union and the National Academy of Art and spent much of his working life in New York City. Part of the Abstract Expressionist school, he worked in oil and watercolor as a painter and in metal and steel as a sculptor; his works have been shown in galleries in England, France, Italy, Israel and Japan, and were included in an international traveling exhibition in Europe in 1951.

From the guide to the Irving Lehman Papers, 1935-1973, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

Painter, designer, engraver, teacher, sculptor; born in Russia. Studied at City University Art School, New York, and National Academy of Design. Taught at Vanderpoel College and was a WPA artist.

From the description of Irving G. Lehman papers, 1942-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122394207

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referencedIn Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Board of Directors. Records, 1903-1972 ; 1930s-1972, (bulk). Ocean County College Library, OCC Library
creatorOf Irving G. Lehman papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Lehman, Irving G., 1900-1983. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
creatorOf LEHMAN, IRVING. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
referencedIn Jewish Theological Seminary of America. General Files. Records, 1902-1972. 1940-1972 (bulk). Ocean County College Library, OCC Library
creatorOf Irving Lehman Papers, 1935-1973 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
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Birth 1900-01-01

Death 1983-09-18

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