Waterfront Bar

c. 1935-1943

Victor Thall

Associated Names
Victor Thall

Artist, American, 1902 - 1983

The image shows a group of individuals seated closely together in a confined setting, likely a bar. In the foreground, a man with a bald head and expressive facial features is seated and leaning forward slightly. He is wearing a dark suit jacket over a light shirt and holding a cigarette between his fingers. Next to his hand is a small table with a glass on it. To his right, a woman in a light-colored dress is seated, with hints of short hair decorated with a hat or band. Behind them, four men are engaged in conversation with distinctive features. The background is dark with hints of light suggesting a wall. The overall setting appears to be a dimly lit, intimate interior space.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In scripted pencil: lower center, Waterfront Bar; lower right: (Thall) stamped in ink; lower left: New York City WPA Art Project.

Wikidata ID

Q76552104

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