The Auction

1968

Paul Marcus

Associated Names
Paul Marcus

Artist, American, born 1953

The image features a scene viewed from an elevated perspective, capturing fields and a farmhouse area. There is a scarecrow in a plowed field surrounded by large birds, including one in flight. In the distance, there are farm buildings, trees, and fields, with a tractor visible. Near a large barn, there is a cluster of people and items. The horizon is high in the composition, emphasizing the landscape's expanse. The artwork has a detailed and textured appearance, with shades of black and white creating contrast. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray, creating a dramatic impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black with graphite on Aquaba paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Joshua P. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 121.7 x 198 cm (47 15/16 x 77 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 137.5 x 210.5 cm (54 1/8 x 82 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.61.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joshua P. Smith, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 3/3; lower right in graphite: P. Marcus


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