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Study Guide: Harry Shoulberg: Artist Biography and Career

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Harry Shoulberg: Artist Biography and Career Study Guide

Early Life and Education

Harry Shoulberg was born in New York City in 1903.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1903, not New York City.

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Harry Shoulberg's father, Max Shoulberg, was the first member of his family to be born in America.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the provided biographical information, Harry Shoulberg's father, Max Shoulberg, was indeed the first member of his family to be born in America.

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Harry Shoulberg initially pursued a career in fine arts before switching to biochemical engineering.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg initially pursued biochemical engineering at the City College of New York before switching his focus to fine arts.

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Harry Shoulberg received his formal art education exclusively through private instruction.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received formal art education at institutions like the John Reed School and the American Artists School, in addition to private instruction.

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Harry Shoulberg died at the age of 81 in New York City.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg died at the age of 91 in New York City, not 81.

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Harry Shoulberg's mother, Tessie Derfler, was of Irish descent.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg's mother, Tessie Derfler, was of German descent, not Irish.

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Harry Shoulberg was married to Sylvia Hendler and they had two children.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg was married to Sylvia Hendler and they had one child, not two.

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In which city and state was Harry Shoulberg born?

Answer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Harry Shoulberg initially studied which field before switching to fine arts?

Answer: Biochemical engineering

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In which year did Harry Shoulberg pass away?

Answer: 1995

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Where did Harry Shoulberg receive private art instruction?

Answer: From Sol Wilson and Carl Holty

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What was the name of Harry Shoulberg's son?

Answer: Ted

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Harry Shoulberg's father, Max Shoulberg, was the first in his family to be born in which country?

Answer: America

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What was the age of Harry Shoulberg when he passed away?

Answer: 91

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Harry Shoulberg's mother, Tessie Derfler, was of what descent?

Answer: German

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What was the name of the school where Harry Shoulberg studied art from 1934 to 1935?

Answer: John Reed School

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Harry Shoulberg's father, Max Shoulberg, was the fourth of how many children?

Answer: Twenty

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Artistic Style and Mediums

Harry Shoulberg was primarily known as a sculptor who also experimented with painting.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg was primarily recognized as an American expressionist painter and serigraph artist, not primarily as a sculptor.

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Harry Shoulberg is primarily identified with the Abstract Expressionist movement.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg is primarily identified with the American Expressionist movement, not specifically Abstract Expressionism.

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Throughout his career, Harry Shoulberg only worked with oil paints.

Answer: False

Explanation: Throughout his career, Harry Shoulberg utilized both oil paints and serigraphs (screen prints).

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What were Harry Shoulberg's primary artistic mediums?

Answer: Oil painting and serigraphy (screen printing)

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What was Harry Shoulberg's artistic style most associated with?

Answer: American Expressionism

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Career Beginnings and WPA Involvement

Harry Shoulberg was an early artist associated with the Works Progress Administration (WPA), particularly in the screen print medium.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg was indeed an early artist associated with the Works Progress Administration (WPA), contributing significantly in the screen print medium.

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What was Harry Shoulberg's connection to the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

Answer: He was an early artist associated with the WPA, particularly in screen printing.

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Harry Shoulberg was associated with which government project during the period 1936-1942?

Answer: The Works Progress Administration / Federal Art Project (WPA/FAP)

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Exhibitions and Affiliations

Harry Shoulberg became a member of the National Serigraph Society in 1954.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg became a member of the National Serigraph Society in 1944, not 1954.

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Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs were exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art.

Answer: False

Explanation: The provided information lists the Corcoran Gallery, the Library of Congress, and the Audubon Society as venues for Shoulberg's serigraphs, but not the Museum of Modern Art.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited his work at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh only once, in 1947.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh in 1946, and again in 1947 and 1948, not just once in 1947.

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Harry Shoulberg's prints were shown internationally in 1950 as part of a competition circulated by the National Serigraph Society.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1950, Harry Shoulberg's prints were indeed shown internationally through a competition circulated by the National Serigraph Society.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited his work in Rockport, Massachusetts, with the Cape Ann Society of Modern Artists in 1947.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited his work in Rockport, Massachusetts, with the Cape Ann Society of Modern Artists in 1947, as stated in the source material.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art in 1968 and 1975.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art in 1968 and 1975.

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Harry Shoulberg was never affiliated with any artistic societies or groups during his career.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg was affiliated with numerous artistic societies and groups throughout his career, including the National Serigraph Society and the American Society of Contemporary Artists.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the High Point Gallery in Lenox, Massachusetts, in 1969.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the High Point Gallery in Lenox, Massachusetts, in 1969.

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Harry Shoulberg participated in the New York World's Fair exhibition in 1940.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg participated in the New York World's Fair exhibition in 1940.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited with the American Society of Contemporary Artists in their 49th Annual exhibition in 1966.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited with the American Society of Contemporary Artists in their 49th Annual exhibition in 1966.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited paintings at the University of Denver in 1947.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited paintings at the University of Denver in 1947.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Norfolk Museum of Arts & Sciences in 1963, 1967, and 1969.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Norfolk Museum of Arts & Sciences in 1963, 1967, and 1969.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Frances Webb Galleries in Los Angeles in 1947.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Frances Webb Galleries in Los Angeles in 1947.

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Harbor Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, in 1968, 1973, and 1976.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Harbor Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, in 1968, 1973, and 1976.

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Which organization did Harry Shoulberg become a member of in 1944?

Answer: The National Serigraph Society

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Which of the following exhibitions did Harry Shoulberg participate in at the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh?

Answer: Both 'American Print Show' (1946) and 'Current American Prints' (1947, 1948)

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In 1950, Harry Shoulberg's prints were shown internationally in which countries?

Answer: Germany, Japan, and Austria

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Norlyst Gallery in New York City in which years?

Answer: 1944 and 1945

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Which Massachusetts location featured Harry Shoulberg's work at The Bearskin Neck Art Gallery in 1949?

Answer: Rockport

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Which of the following is NOT listed as an exhibition venue for Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs?

Answer: The Art Institute of Chicago

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited with the American Society of Contemporary Artists in 1968, 1976, and which other year mentioned in the source?

Answer: 1980

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Harbor Gallery in Cold Spring Harbor, NY, in which of the following years?

Answer: 1968, 1973, 1976

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Norfolk Museum of Arts & Sciences in which years?

Answer: 1963, 1967, 1969

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What was the name of the gallery where Harry Shoulberg exhibited in 1944 and 1945?

Answer: Norlyst Gallery

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art in which years?

Answer: 1968, 1975

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Harry Shoulberg exhibited at the High Point Gallery in Lenox, Massachusetts, in what year?

Answer: 1969

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Awards and Recognition

Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs received awards from the National Serigraph Society and the American Color Print Society.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs were indeed recognized with awards from both the National Serigraph Society and the American Color Print Society.

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Harry Shoulberg received the 'Grambacher' Artist Material Co. Award in 1963 from the National Serigraph Society.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the 'Grambacher' Artist Material Co. Award in 1963 from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc., not the National Serigraph Society.

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Harry Shoulberg received the Florence F. Tonner Prize in 1949 from the American Color Print Society in Philadelphia.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the Florence F. Tonner Prize in 1949 from the American Color Print Society in Philadelphia.

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Harry Shoulberg won first prize at the Guild Hall Annual Members' Exhibition in East Hampton in 1952.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg won first prize at the Guild Hall Annual Members' Exhibition in East Hampton in 1952.

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Harry Shoulberg received the Jane Peterson Award at the 23rd Annual Audubon Artists, Inc. exhibition in 1965.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the Jane Peterson Award at the 23rd Annual Audubon Artists, Inc. exhibition in 1965.

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Harry Shoulberg received the Albert Kapp Award from the Carnegie Institute in 1957.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the Albert Kapp Award in 1957 from the Silvermine Guild of Artists, Inc., not the Carnegie Institute.

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Harry Shoulberg was awarded a Purchase Prize from the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1949.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received a Purchase Prize from the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1948, not 1949.

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Harry Shoulberg received the Talens & Son Material Award from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc. in 1965.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the Talens & Son Material Award from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc. in 1966, not 1965.

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Harry Shoulberg received the Jane Peterson Philipp Prize in 1956 from the Audubon Artists, Inc.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg received the Jane Peterson Philipp Prize in 1956 from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc., and the Jane Peterson Award in 1965 from Audubon Artists, Inc.

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Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs received prizes from which two societies?

Answer: The National Serigraph Society and the American Color Print Society

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Which award did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1943 from Artists Associates in New York City?

Answer: First prize in the 'Art for Bonds' exhibition

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What award did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1956 from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc.?

Answer: The Jane Peterson Philipp Prize

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Which prize did Harry Shoulberg receive from the American Color Print Society in Philadelphia in 1949?

Answer: The Florence F. Tonner Prize

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Which award did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1957 from the Silvermine Guild of Artists, Inc.?

Answer: The Albert Kapp Award

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What award did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1963 from the Painters and Sculptors Society of New Jersey, Inc.?

Answer: The Grambacher Artist Material Co. Award

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Which prize did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1956 from The Joe and Emily Lowe Foundation?

Answer: Recognition in the 8th Annual Emily Lowe Competition

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What award did Harry Shoulberg receive in 1966 from the American Society of Contemporary Artists?

Answer: The M.J. Kaplan Memorial Award

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What was the title of the National Serigraph Society exhibition in 1949 where Shoulberg received a Purchase Prize?

Answer: Tenth Annual Exhibition

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Museum Collections and Legacy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired Harry Shoulberg's painting 'Rockport Street' in 1941.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired Harry Shoulberg's painting 'Rockport Street' in 1941.

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The Smithsonian American Art Museum is one of the institutions that holds works by Harry Shoulberg.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Smithsonian American Art Museum is indeed among the institutions that hold works by Harry Shoulberg.

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Harry Shoulberg's art is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Answer: True

Explanation: Works by Harry Shoulberg are held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Harry Shoulberg's painting 'Rockport Street' was purchased by the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Answer: False

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg's painting 'Rockport Street' was purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, not the Whitney Museum of American Art.

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Harry Shoulberg's work is represented in the collections of the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Tel Aviv Art Museum.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg's work is represented in the collections of both the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Tel Aviv Art Museum.

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Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs are part of the collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Answer: True

Explanation: Harry Shoulberg's serigraphs are indeed part of the collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art.

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Which of the following institutions holds Harry Shoulberg's painting 'Rockport Street'?

Answer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a museum collection holding Shoulberg's work?

Answer: The Louvre

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What was the title of the painting by Harry Shoulberg that was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art?

Answer: Rockport Street

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Which Midwestern institution holds Harry Shoulberg's art according to the source?

Answer: The Denver Art Museum

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References and Sources

The provided information about Harry Shoulberg is solely based on personal interviews.

Answer: False

Explanation: The information about Harry Shoulberg is derived from a variety of sources, including biographical references, exhibition catalogs, and archival collections, not solely personal interviews.

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Which of the following is mentioned as a reference book for Harry Shoulberg's work?

Answer: 'American Prize Prints of the 20th Century' by Albert Reese

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