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Charles Keller(1914-2006), American, O/C. Titled "The Piece Makers" Signed on bottom. 1954. Oil on canvas. Also, an Original Letter from Charles Keller discussing the item. The image is of 2 main characters a politician / businessman and a military officer striking a deal. They are both perceived in a negative light with their assistants or puppeteers directly behind them. The background suggests a room for people of power or high significance, but the imagery suggests a lack of empathy. The career of Charles Keller is one of painter, printmaker, and cartoonist balanced with the role of political activist. Scenes of labor and portraits of the disenfranchised are prominent in his work. A native of Long Island, New York, Keller had a privileged upbringing. He graduated from Cornell University in 1936. He also studied printmaking at the Art Students League, NY, with Harry Sternberg and Will Barnet in the late 1930s and early 40s. Overall Size: 35 1/4 x 41 1/4 in. Sight Size: 27 1/2 x 33 1/2 in. #2731 #16