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Trew Hocker
NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Modernism WPA Realism industrial Colorful

1947

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NYC Subway Mid 20th Century American Modernism WPA Realism industrial Colorful "New York Subway," 36 x 48 inches. Oil on Masonite (backed with a wood frame), Signed and dated ’47 upper left. The colors of the painting are extraordinarily vibrant. The white gold frame, signed Richard Tobey, Los Angeles, is substantial. Trew Hocker was born in Sedalia, MO, on June 17, 1913. He studied at the University of Missouri, Kansas City Art Institute, and the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. He also studied under Thomas Hart Benton. Hocker painted murals for the New York World's Fair and the San Francisco Exposition. He was a District Supervisor of WPA Art Program and later developed graphic training aids for the AAF in World War II. In the 1950s, Hocker designed sets for television and stage, including the 1950s series, Ellery Queen, starring Richard Hart. He also painted mural decorations for stores, restaurants, and colleges. He settled in New York City in 1947. His death date is unknown.
  • Creator:
    Trew Hocker (1913 - 1963, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU115629027902
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