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Letterio Calapai

1902-01-01 – 1993-01-01

Portrait of Letterio Calapai
Letterio Calapai working on a mural for the WPA . Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): Title: Evolution of Communication in American Wars; Artist: Letterio Calapai Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): Federal Art Project W.P.A.; Photographic Division; 18 East 57th St.; New York City; Location: 101st Signal Batt. 801 Dean St., Bklyn; Artist at work on mural; Negative No.: N132A.Credit: [Letterio Calapai], ca. 1937 / unidentified photographer. Photographic print : 1 item : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. Federal Art Project, Photographic Division collection, circa 1920-1965, bulk 1935-1942. Archives of American Art.

Life & Legacy

Letterio "Leo" Calapai (March 29, 1901–March 29, 1993) was an American artist and educator, who identified with the Realism movement. Calapai completed works of art for the Federal Arts Project, which was organized by the Works Progress Administration in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Occupation & Career

artist

Education

East Boston High School

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

East Boston High School

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6533645 — wikidata View source

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