Jenne Chavaz Magafan

1916–1952 (age 36)

Painter

Biography

Jenne Chavaz Magafan brought a lyrical grace to murals and easel paintings during a brief but luminous career, capturing the hopes of New Deal America with luminous color and compassionate subject matter.

Though her life was cut short, those who cherished her work remember her as a thoughtful artist committed to portraying quiet strength and civic dignity.

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