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Wall Handball

1942

Louis Schanker

Associated Names

Louis Schanker

Artist, American, 1903 - 1981

The image displays angular shapes and sweeping lines against a green background. It is an abstract artwork featuring interconnected forms resembling fragmented human figures in motion. The composition includes elements hinting at familiar objects, such as geometric patterns that could be interpreted as a stylized depiction of a seated figure throwing a ball towards a square target, evoking an abstract game of handball. The use of color and line creates a sense of movement and energy throughout the piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color woodcut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 302 x 355 mm
Sheet: 382 x 459 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4259
Catalogue Raisonné

Johnson 1974, no. 59

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1974

Johnson, Una. Louis Schanker Prints, 1924 - 1971. New York, The Brooklyn Museum, 1974, 59.

Inscriptions

"WALL HANDBALL" in pencil, lower center; Signed: Monogram [S within circle] in block, upper left corner; "Lou Schanker" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76457225

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