American, 1917–1997
Raymond Steth, born Raymond Ryles, was a Philadelphia-based graphic artist recognized for his paintings and lithographs depicting the African-American condition in the mid-20th century, often focusing on scenes of rural life and poverty. He worked under the Works Progress Administration's graphics division in the 1930s and 1940s, exploring a range of topics and emotions from pleasurable farm life to protest and despair. He lived from 1917 to 1997.
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