Joseph Vavak

American, 1891 - 1969

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The image depicts two individuals' upper bodies. The person in the foreground is a woman with smooth hair pulled back tightly, prominent cheekbones, and full lips. The second person, positioned behind and to her left, is a man with short, parted hair, pronounced eyebrows, and full lips. He is wearing a collared coat and holding a folded newspaper. In the background, there is a crosshatched texture.
Joseph Vavak, Character Study, c. 1935-1943, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4840

Character Study

Joseph Vavak · c. 1935-1943 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4840

This is a drawing of three figures leaning forward in a landscape. The figures are closely huddled together, contoured and shaded with dark pencil or charcoal against a stark background. Each is leaning forward, suggesting activity. The wide-brim hats and clothing hint at a rural or agricultural setting. The background features a moody sky with swirling clouds. The composition creates a sense of movement and labor, with attention to anatomical detail and shadowing giving depth to the figures and environment.
Joseph Vavak, Three Women, c. 1938, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4841

Three Women

Joseph Vavak · c. 1938 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4841