Simka Simkhovitch

American, born Russia, 1893 - 1949

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In this image, two individuals are shown. The figure on the left is depicted from the back, seated with short hair, an unclothed torso, and wearing a draped cloth around their waist. The person on the right is shown from the lower face to the feet, standing with one arm raised and adjusting their long hair. They also have an unclothed upper body and wear a draped cloth around their waist. The background shows a textured landscape with grass, abstract shapes resembling hills, and shaded sky areas resembling clouds.
Simka Simkhovitch, Associated American Artists, Late Afternoon, 1946, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4429

Late Afternoon

Simka Simkhovitch, Associated American Artists · 1946 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4429
The image shows four individuals. One woman is kneeling in the foreground, wearing a white tutu and a sleeveless top, with short wavy hair adorned with a flower. In front of her are a basin and a jug. To her right, a man sits on a rectangular box. A clown with exaggerated features stands behind them wearing traditional attire. Another man stands pulling aside a curtain in the background. The setting includes circus-like elements and a dimly lit, textured environment.
Simka Simkhovitch, Hurt Performer, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4428

Hurt Performer

Simka Simkhovitch · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4428