The Death of Truth

late 1930s

Carl Hoeckner

Associated Names
Carl Hoeckner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1883 - 1972

The image shows a person in a dynamic pose with their arms stretched upward and outward, resembling a crucifixion position. The person's head is slightly bowed, and their facial features are detailed, with long hair flowing down their back and shoulders. The figure is unclothed, and there are no visible accessories. The background features horizontal lines and a textured pattern, creating contrast to highlight the figure. Swirling patterns in the background add depth and intensity to the image.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(W. Graham Arader III); Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT, 1994; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: the Death of Truth; lower center in graphite: #23; lower right in graphite: Carl Hoeckner; lower left in image: [CH monogram]; upper left verso on hinge in graphite: 3; lower right verso in graphite: 5214

Wikidata ID

Q76549701

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