The Riviter [sic]

1922

Eugene Camille Fitsch

Associated Names
Eugene Camille Fitsch

Artist, American, 1892 - 1972

The image shows a person in a crouching position with their back towards the viewer, grasping a tool that extends into the ground. The person appears muscular, and their face is obscured by their posture. The clothing is dark and rough-textured. The background includes abstract lines and shades, suggesting a rugged environment. The artwork is monochromatic and uses textures and shading for depth.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, February 1989; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, E C Fitsch; verso, bottom left, The Riviter 1922 / soft ground etching / F.p.8. book / F. 15.2

Wikidata ID

Q76550565

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