Shore Leave

1935

Paul Cadmus

Associated Names
Paul Cadmus

Artist, American, 1904 - 1999

This is a drawing of a busy street scene. The composition features numerous figures in dynamic poses, showing movement and expressions. The drawing depicts a lively gathering in an urban setting, possibly a public celebration or event. The detailed line work captures the muscular definition of the figures and the textures of their surroundings. Buildings with multiple stories and a water tower are visible, indicating a city environment. Discarded items on the ground hint at the aftermath of revelry. The image suggests an atmosphere of exuberance, disorder, and festivity.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Achenbach Foundation (deaccessioned), San Francisco; Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; purchased 2008 by NGA

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2017

  • The Urban Scene: 1920-1950, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2017, unnumbered catalogue.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Paul Cadmus; lower left in graphite by unknown hand: PAUL CADMUS / 5 ST. LUKE'S PLACE / N.Y.C. / SHORE LEAVE / ETCHING / Edition of 50 / 75025 (circled); center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 1964.142.36

Markings

stamped center verso: ACHENBACH / FOUNDATION / FOR / GRAPHIC ARTS; ACHENBACH / FOUNDATION / FOR / GRAPHIC ARTS / DUPLICATE

Wikidata ID

Q76440175

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