Walter Martin Baumhofer (American, 1904-1987). The Lynching, American Weekly interior, May 2, 1954. Oil on canvas. 23 x ...

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Walter Martin Baumhofer (American, 1904-1987)
The Lynching, American Weekly interior, May 2, 1954
Oil on canvas
23 x 23 inches (58.4 x 58.4 cm)
Signed lower left: Walter M Baumhofer

Previously from the Collection of Ralph Kaschai

The present work is published with the caption: "When they heard that the vigilantes had snatched Elam from jail the sheriff and his deputy raced in pursuit. But they were too late-- the prisoner had been lynched."


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