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From the GVSHP Archives: Outdoor Artists

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With the refreshingly spring-like weather making us long for a walk in the park today, we thought we’d take a look (via GVSHP’s archives) at some artists working en plein air in the Village. The following photos are from GVSHP’s Preservation Archive and Oral History Project, specifically a part of the Nat Kaufman Collection. The Nat Kaufman Collection of photos was donated to GVSHP by Mr. Kaufman’s son — all were taken by Village Camera Club member Nat Kaufman circa 1950, and most are centered around Washington Square Park. GVSHP’s archives contain a variety of photographs, oral history interviews, and clippings.

Artist sketching. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.
Artist sketching. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.

Woman painting. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.
Woman painting. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.

 

Man sketching woman at the Washington Square Art Show (with Judson Memorial Church in the background). Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.
Man sketching woman at the Washington Square Art Show (with Judson Memorial Church in the background). Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.

 

Taking a break from selling art pieces at the at the Washington Square Art Show. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.
Taking a break from selling art pieces at the at the Washington Square Art Show. Nat Kaufman Collection, c. 1950.

 

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