David Becker

American, born 1937

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The image shows a rugged mountainous landscape with figures in the forefront, some standing and others reclining. On the left, there are two rectangular buildings on a hill. The artwork is detailed and executed with fine brushstrokes, portraying a monochromatic color palette. The landscape includes hills, valleys, ridges, and a river.
David Becker, A Foregone Conclusion, 1985, etching in black on Somerset paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.18

A Foregone Conclusion

David Becker · 1985 · etching in black on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.18
This is a drawing of a surreal landscape scene. It features a structure resembling a wooden shed elevated on slats, situated in the middle of a landscape with hills and a river in the background. Three figures are crouching within or near this structure, focusing intently on something outside the frame or low below. The environment includes piles of clothes, debris or machinery, a statue or column with a draped figure, and distant rough terrain with a visible boat. The drawing is done in a monochromatic style with finely detailed hatching and shading to create texture.
David Becker, Monuments, 1979, etching and engraving in black on wove paper [trial proof], Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.19

Monuments

David Becker · 1979 · etching and engraving in black on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  1991.116.19
The image depicts a detailed scene drawn in a monochrome, etching-like style. The scene includes a structure with three figures, a jumble of objects on the ground, a statue on a pedestal with the word "DAMN," a barren landscape with a rowboat in the distance. The composition is high horizon-filled, rocky terrain and bushes. The monochrome color palette emphasizes texture and detail, creating a surreal and slightly mysterious quality.
David Becker, Monuments, 1979, etching and engraving in black on wove paper [final state proof II], Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.20

Monuments

David Becker · 1979 · etching and engraving in black on wove paper [final state proof II] ·  Accession ID  1991.116.20
This drawing shows various activities happening along a path next to a wooded area. Individuals are walking, riding bicycles, climbing trees, and sitting or standing among the foliage. The scene is detailed and rendered in fine grayscale, with attention to shading and texture, giving it depth and a sense of realism.
David Becker, In a Dark Time, 1973, etching in black on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.17

In a Dark Time

David Becker · 1973 · etching in black on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.17