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Hot Dog Counter

1931

Clement Haupers

Associated Names

Clement Haupers

Artist, American, 1900 - 1982

This is an image of a crowded eatery counter where many people are eating hot dogs. The scene shows a lively atmosphere with diverse patrons engaged at the counter. Two servers in uniform are seen serving food, with one pointing towards hot dogs. The counter is decorated with condiment bottles and serves as the main area for interaction. Other details include a large jar on the left and a patterned wall in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

plate: 24.3 × 21 cm (9 9/16 × 8 1/4 in.)
sheet: 37.8 × 30.5 cm (14 7/8 × 12 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2386

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Ed 75; lower center in graphite: Hot Dog Counter; lower right in graphite: Haupers 1931

Wikidata ID

Q76550905

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