Irving Norman
American, born Poland, 1906-1989
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Irving Norman
American, born Poland, 1906-19891941
prints and drawingdrawings (visual works)
Date
1941
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Dimensions
54.5 × 37.9 cm (21 1/2 × 14 15/16 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Hela Norman
A Jewish immigrant from Poland, Irving Norman moved to New York in 1923, later relocating to Los Angeles. Throughout his life, he struggled with feelings of alienation and often worked in opposition to prevailing artistic trends. His political leanings attracted attention during the McCarthy era, and he was reportedly under FBI surveillance for many years. He described his art as commentary on the contemporary world.
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