Fred Becker

Becker, Frederick Gerhard

American, 1913 - 2004

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  • The image depicts two men. One man is seated playing a piano, while the other man is standing next to him. The seated man is shown playing the piano, with a focused expression and distinctive facial features. He wears a suit and has elongated fingers positioned over the keys. The standing man has angular facial features, is dressed in formal attire, and holds a cigarette. The background includes a piano with music sheets and a drum on top, set in a simplistic interior.

    Home Cooking

    Fred Becker, Federal Art Project (New York City)

    c. 1938

    Etching in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.5206

    Not on view
  • This abstract image features a variety of bold, jagged lines and angular shapes creating a cityscape scene. The composition includes wavy lines, sharp angles, a vintage car on the left, fragmented buildings with signs like "MUM," "LAX," and "DU BARRY," and abstract figures resembling people. The overall impression is one of a bustling urban environment, with curved and overlapping shapes suggesting movement and confusion often found in busy city intersections.

    Rapid Transit

    Fred Becker, Federal Art Project (New York City)

    c. 1937

    Woodcut in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.819

    Not on view
  • The image shows intersecting lines and shapes, creating a complex composition of curves and angles. It features white lines against a textured brown background, forming tangled loops and intersecting paths. Some shapes resemble mechanical components or fragmented musical notes, twisting and overlapping in a pattern. The overall effect is of an industrial relic or a piece of calligraphy, captured in a dynamic, frozen moment.

    Three Forms

    Fred Becker

    Etching  Accession ID  1964.1.4

    Not on view