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The Outing

c. 1939

Ben Abramowitz

Associated Names

Ben Abramowitz

Artist, American, 1917 - 2011

The image depicts a group of people in a grove of trees. Closest to us, a figure leans against a tree, while others are seen engaged in conversation or observing the surroundings. The scene is rich in details, with fine pencil strokes defining textures of trees, grass, and water. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing tonal variations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image: 318 x 425 mm
Sheet: 404 x 544 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.399

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, The Outing; lower right, Ben Hoffman

Wikidata ID

Q76440766

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