Refugees

1937

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

The image shows three figures, each depicted from head to toe, positioned as if moving forward. The person on the left is an adult, hunched over slightly, wearing a brimmed hat and loose-fitting clothing with overalls or suspenders. Their face is turned away. In the middle is another adult figure, facing away with dark, shoulder-length hair and wearing a light garment. The third figure is a child, positioned lower to the ground, with facial features, including a clear profile with short, dark hair. The child is dressed in a light shirt and darker pants. In the background, there are two small buildings with slanted roofs, one with a chimney. A fence and a utility pole with wires can be seen.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76555443

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