Bertram Reibel

American, 1901 - 1993

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The image depicts two individuals from the chest up in a stylized black and white illustration with bold lines and strong contrast. Both are in a leaning position, facing forward, with facial features rendered in an abstract manner. The person on the left has short hair swept back, while the person on the right has short, somewhat slicked-back hair. Both are clothed in garments with a buttoned collar, suggestive of shirts or jackets. Their hands are shown placed on a surface in front of them, with one holding a rod-like object. In the background, there are radiating lines suggesting light or movement emanating from the center, with a textured pattern below that could represent water or land and a fence-like structure visible above. The composition is dynamic with strong visual elements contributing to the scene's dramatic quality.
Bertram Reibel, Untitled (Explosion), c. 1938, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.276.11

Untitled (Explosion)

Bertram Reibel · c. 1938 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.276.11