Joseph Rajer

Joseph Rajer (1918 - 1976) was an American artist known for his woodcuts and serigraphs.

Joseph Rajer
Born1918 (1918)
Died1976 (aged 57–58)
NationalityAmerican
Known forprintmaker

Biography

Rajer was born in 1918.[1] He was a member of the Works Progress Administration New York graphic unit where he produced serigraphs (silk screens) and woodcuts.[2] His work was included in 1944 Dallas Museum of Art exhibition of the National Serigraph Society.[3] Rajer died in 1976.[1]

Rajer's work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art,[4] the National Gallery of Art,[1] and the Syracuse University Art Museum.[5]

  • Ropes and Lobster Pots
    Ropes and Lobster Pots
  • Rushes and Barges
    Rushes and Barges

References
  1. "The Golden Age of American Printmaking 1900 - 1950; essay by Olga M. Viso". Traditional Fine Arts Organization, Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  2. "National Serigraph Society Exhibition | Dallas Museum of Art". Dallas Museum of Art. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  3. "The Packer". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  4. "Joseph Rajer". Syracuse University Art Museum. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
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