Fiesta

1933

Howard Cook

Associated Names
Howard Cook

Artist, American, 1901 - 1980

This is a drawing of a crowded market scene with a central figure playing a guitar. The image is densely packed with figures all wearing wide-brimmed hats. The scene is vibrant and dynamic, with people gathered in small groups, some appearing to converse while others are engaged in different activities such as playing music. There is a notable presence of geometric shapes, such as the angular forms of the tents and the triangular flags. The shading is rich and contrasts effectively, creating depth and texture throughout the composition.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Bethesda Art Gallery, MD); Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT, 1982; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Bibliography

1984

  • Duffy, Betty and Douglas. The Graphic Work of Howard Cook: A Catalogue Raisonné. Maryland: Bethesda Art Gallery, 1984, p. 124, no. 173.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Howard Cook.

Wikidata ID

Q76442863

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