Crossing the Border

c. 1980-1985

Paul Marcus

Associated Names
Paul Marcus

Artist, American, born 1953

The image shows abstract human forms in a tightly packed group, rendered in stark black and white contrasts. The figures have exaggerated skeletal forms and somber expressions, reflecting themes of struggle and anguish. The composition is heavily textured with bold linework, creating a tense and dramatic scene. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century expressionism, capturing a visceral quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Joshua P. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 62.2 x 76.2 cm (24 1/2 x 30 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.155.26

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington D.C.; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite; lower left: 6/6, lower center: Crossing the Border, lower right: P Marcus

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