David Karfunkle
| David Karfunkle | |
|---|---|
 David Karfunkle, from the Archives of American Art | |
| Born | 1880 |
| Died |
1959 (aged 78–79) Vienna |
| Nationality | Austrian American |
| Education | National Academy of Design |
| Known for | Painting, muralist |
David Karfunkle (1880–1959) was an American artist. He is known for his mural, "Exploitation of Labor and Hoarding of Wealth", painted in 1936 at the Harlem Courthouse.[1][2][3]
Life
He was born in Vienna.[4] He studied with Ludwig von Herterich, and Antoine Bourdelle. He studied at the National Academy of Design, with William Glackens. In 1911, he showed at the Salmagundi Club.[5] In 1916, he had a group exhibition at the Strauss Gallery.[6]
He was a member of the Federal Art Project.
References
- ↑ "Exploitation of Labor and Hoarding of Wealth: David Karfunkle". CultureNOW. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "Harlem Court House, East Harlem (El Barrio)". Harlem One Stop. 1967-08-02. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "Harlem Court House". Nyc.gov. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ http://www.fruitlands.org/media/Artist%20Bios-New%20England%20Impressionists2011.pdf
- ↑ "The Craftsman", The United Crafts, 1911
- ↑ "Art Notes". The New York Times. March 31, 1916.