Bloch, Julius

(1886-1966)

Born in Germany, his family emigrated to the United States and settled in Philadelphia. He had a long full career as a painter and print maker exploring many social issues of the day. He created many images, both depicting the struggles of African Americans, and also portraying them in heroic ways.

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"A Bluejacket"

Lithograph, c. 1940
13 1/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (333 mm x 238 mm)
Edition of 30
Unframed

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"Bigger and Better Americans"

Lithograph, 1929
8 3/4 in. x 11 in. (222 mm x 279 mm)
Edition of 40, Number: #5
Unframed

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A fine impression of this politically incorrect comment, by today's standards, with large full margins

"Box Party"

Lithograph, c. 1940
10 3/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. (264 mm x 216 mm)
Edition of 30
Unframed

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A fine impression of this interesting subject, very slightly light struck, with large full margins

"I Will Lift Up MIne Eyes Unto the Hills"

Lithograph, c. 1940
13 1/8 in. x 6 1/2 in. (333 mm x 165 mm)
Edition of 30
Unframed

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Price: $900

A fine impression of this African-American subject with full margins

"Members of the Welfare Board"

Lithograph, c. 1935
10 in. x 13 1/8 in. (254 mm x 333 mm)
Edition of 40, Number: #10
Unframed

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A fine impression of this amusing satirical image with large full margins

"Park Benchers"

Lithograph, c. 1935
9 in. x 12 3/4 in. (229 mm x 324 mm)
Edition of 35
Unframed

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Price: $950

A fine evenly lightly toned impression of this rather dark subject with full margins

"Patroness of the Arts"

Lithograph, 1934
9 7/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. (251 mm x 206 mm)
Edition of 36
Framed

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"Resting"

Lithograph, c. 1935
9 3/8 in. x 13 1/8 in. (238 mm x 333 mm)
Edition of 50, Number: #24
Unframed

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Price: $950

A fine impression of this interesting image (very slightly light struck) with large full margins

"Sailor"

Lithograph, 1945
9 7/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. (251 mm x 216 mm)
Edition of 30
Unframed

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A fine impression with large full margins

"Sheriff and Prisoners"

Lithograph, c. 1935
9 3/8 in. x 12 5/8 in. (238 mm x 321 mm)
Edition of 40
Unframed

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A fine impression of this interesting take on social/ legal issues with large full margins

"The Copyist"

Lithograph, 1930
9 3/4 in. x 13 1/2 in. (248 mm x 343 mm)
Edition of 50
Unframed

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Price: $1750

A fine impression of this art within art subject printed by the noted lithographer Theodore Cuno in Philadelphia with large full margins

"The Green Pastures"

Lithograph, c. 1935-43
14 in. x 9 7/8 in. (356 mm x 251 mm)
Edition of 30, Number: #27
Unframed

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Price: $1500

A fine impression of this well executed subject with full margins (Some staining in the upper corners of the margins far from the image) published by the PHILADELPHIA WPA

"The Refugee"

Lithograph, c. 1940
9 in. x 7 1/4 in. (229 mm x 184 mm)
Edition of 50
Unframed

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A fine impression with full margins

"Tired Travelers"

Lithograph, c. 1935
10 1/8 in. x 11 7/8 in. (257 mm x 302 mm)
Edition of 40
Unframed

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A fine impression with full margins

"War"

Lithograph, 1939
12 in. x 8 3/4 in. (305 mm x 222 mm)
Edition of 60
Unframed

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One of the artist's most compelling images