Joseph Hirsch
1910–1981

Introduction

Joseph Hirsch (1910–1981) was an American painter, illustrator, muralist and teacher. Social commentary was the backbone of Hirsch's art, especially works depicting civic corruption and racial injustice.

His works are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and many other museums.

Wikidata identifier

Q6284010

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, designer, illustrator, muralist, painter

ULAN identifier

500011505

Names

Joseph Hirsch

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