American painter (1877-1949) and an organizer of the famous Armory Show of 1913, which was America's first large-scale introduction to European Modernism. Vintage Christmas card from Walter Kuhn, 5.75 x 7.25, featuring a printed reproduction of a hand-colored drawing by Kuhn depicting several Old West figures sitting around a campfire next to a small ‘Christmas tree.’ Signed in the lower portion in black ink, “A real 'antique' Christmas card I made in 1929. Good Luck for the ensuing year, faithfully, W. K., N. Y. 1945.” In fine condition.
In 1929, Kuhn moved into his 18th St. studio in New York City, the studio he maintained until the end of his life. There he kept costumes for his models who would sit for portraits. Also in 1929, Kuhn gained a great deal of attention through the exhibition of his painting, ‘The White Clown,’ at the newly established Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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