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The Golfer

1960

Jacob Landau

Associated Names

Jacob Landau

Artist, American, 1917 - 2001

The image depicts a complex network of swirling lines and shapes converging into a central figure, creating an abstract representation of motion. Within the composition, a silhouette reminiscent of a person holding a banner is surrounded by smaller figures resembling a crowd. The interplay of dark and golden tones creates depth and highlights the contours of the central figure, suggesting a sense of movement and gathering like in orchestrated events or protests.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color woodcut
Credit Line

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

Image: 453 x 306 mm
Sheet: 554 x 358 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3009
Catalogue Raisonné

New Jersey #74

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, The Golfer; lower center, Artist's Proof; Jacob Landau in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76548951

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