Raphael Beck

By Lynn S. Beman - July 15, 2009

Lockport artist Raphael Beck was best known for designing the 1901 Pan-Am logo but he also left behind an extensive body of work. Coming from a family of artists, Beck's skill and versatility are shown here.

The full content is available in the Summer 2009 Issue.

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