Untitled (War)

c. 1938

Julio De Diego

Associated Names
Julio De Diego

Artist, American, 1900 - 1979

The image shows an artwork displaying three figures from the shoulders up, engaged in intense interaction. The central and rightmost figures are partially veiled, with the larger figure leaning slightly forward, embracing the smaller figures. The right figure has distinct facial features, including prominent cheekbones and a deep-set gaze with headscarf-draped hair. The central figure is positioned slightly behind and to the left, with a concerned expression. Below them, a child with short hair and a subdued expression is depicted. The figures wear simple, draped garments that blend into the background, enhancing the protective embrace. The background features abstract, dynamic lines suggesting movement or turmoil, with silhouettes of birds flying above, conveying tension or urgency.
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Associated Artworks

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Chicago Portfolio

Various Artists

1938

This is a black and white illustration of a vintage car scene with multiple figures around it. The central focus is on a large early 20th-century automobile with a driver. Various people are shown interacting with the car, and there is also a small dog and a child-like figure in the foreground. The style resembles a linocut or woodcut print with defined lines.

Untitled (Girl, Dog, Steamroller)

Emil Armin

1938

This is a drawing of intricate and abstract imagery featuring chains and buildings. The image includes intertwined figures with dramatic expressions, surrounded by a chaotic mix of chains, architectural structures, and what appears to be a biplane. The style is evocative, using strong contrasts and fine lines to convey a sense of turmoil and entrapment. Shadows and textures add depth. There is a tension between the organic forms of the figures and the rigid structures of the buildings and chains.

Untitled (Woman and Child in War Landscape)

David Bekker

1938


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q76558922

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