Strolling Players

Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd

Associated Names
Arthur Ralph Middleton Todd

Artist, British, 1891 - 1966

Three men are depicted from the waist up, positioned closely together, facing to the left. The man on the left appears to be the oldest, with pronounced facial features, prominent wrinkles, and a serious expression. He is wearing a hat with a wide brim and a dark coat with the collar turned up. The middle man has a slightly turned head, a textured hat, and a noticeable smile, wearing a dark coat. The third man's head is slightly lower than the others, with a less detailed face, and he wears a similar style hat and coat. The men seem to be holding long objects that resemble guns or walking sticks. The background is filled with dark, heavy lines and a suggestion of tree shapes or a wooded area, becoming lighter towards the edges. The scene has a textured, etched appearance with a dense, dramatic use of shading.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.6 × 24.4 cm (12 1/16 × 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8124


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65019010

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