Abe Blashko

American, 1920 - 2011

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The image shows two figures in the foreground. One person on the left is holding a leafy vegetable, while the other on the right is looking forward. In the background, three more people are visible. The scene is set in an outdoor, rural environment with hills in the distance.
Abe Blashko, Market Vendors, 1940, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.938

Market Vendors

Abe Blashko · 1940 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.938

The image shows two figures from the waist up. On the left is a woman standing with her arms crossed, wearing a fitted top with thin straps. She has long, wavy hair with short bangs and a neutral expression. On the right is a man, appearing to speak or shout, with an open mouth and a raised hand beside his head. He is wearing a jacket, a shirt, a tie, and a bowler hat. In the background are draped curtains, the word "FREAKS" partially visible above, and structures resembling a roller coaster and tents. No specific jewelry or additional objects are visible.
Abe Blashko, Sideshow, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.936

Sideshow

Abe Blashko · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.936

The image shows a drawing of a man playing cards. He is seated at a table, holding cards and pointing at poker chips. The man's expression is focused and intense, with distinct features including a bald head, heavy brows, and deep-set eyes. He is dressed in a vest, a striped shirt, and a polka dot tie. There are other figures at a nearby table, interacting under a hanging lamp, in a dimly lit setting with smoke rising from an ashtray.
Abe Blashko, My Move, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.935

My Move

Abe Blashko · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.935

The image shows two individuals, a man and a woman. The man in the foreground stands with a cigar in his mouth, holding a top hat and a cane. He is bald, with defined facial features. He wears a tuxedo with a white shirt and black bow tie. The woman stands slightly behind him, with curly hair, looking to the side. She wears a fur coat. The background features architectural elements such as pillars on the left and skyscrapers on the right, with a "Hotel" sign.
Abe Blashko, The Pillars, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.937

The Pillars

Abe Blashko · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.937