Composition

1952

John Thomas Biggers

Associated Names
John Thomas Biggers

Artist, American, 1924 - 2001

The image depicts three figures from the waist up, positioned closely together in a sitting posture. The figures are huddled with obscured features, leaning forward towards each other. Their facial features are indistinct, and they have hair that blends with shading, possibly head coverings. The figures' clothing is shaded with cross-hatch patterns and dark tones. No visible jewelry or objects are seen in their hands. The background is a dense, dark space with light scratching.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Composition 14/25; lower right, Biggers 1952.

Wikidata ID

Q76440158

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