David Karfunkle
American painter
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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]
David Karfunkle | |
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David Karfunkle, from the Archives of American Art | |
| Born | 1880 |
| Died | 1959 (aged 78–79) |
| Education | National Academy of Design |
| Known for | Painting, muralist |
Biography
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.
