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Untitled (Everyone's A Critic)

1936

William J. Scott

Associated Names

William J. Scott

Artist, American, 1879 - 1940

This is a drawing of an artist painting, with a group of figures observing. The central figure is painting a structure on a canvas on an easel. Surrounding the artist are figures watching attentively, each with distinctive postures and expressions. The scene includes elements of architecture and a pathway extending into the background. The drawing is monochromatic, emphasizing textures and shading for depth and form.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint
Credit Line

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

plate: 202 x 277 mm
sheet: 248 x 315 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4322

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: W J Scott 36 #2 in pencil, lower left corner

Wikidata ID

Q76457653

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