Art Classes for Children

€39,94

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A young artist sits at a bright yellow easel in this lively WPA-era poster promoting art classes for children. Loose blue stripes, warm red-orange accents, bold black lettering, and generous white space create a playful composition centered on the simple pleasure of drawing and creative education.

Published in Chicago by the Illinois WPA Art Project between 1936 and 1940, the poster combines expressive script with simplified screen-printed forms and a restrained primary-color palette. Its direct visual language and educational subject make it a distinctive example of American Federal Art Project graphic design.

Artwork Details

Artist: REK (as credited on the Library of Congress record)
Title: Art Classes for Children
Original title: Art classes for children / REK
Series: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection
Date: 1936–1940
Period: WPA era, 1930s
Place of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Medium: Color silkscreen print on board

Framed Print Details

Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
Frame material: Durable pine wood.
Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.