The Brook

1926

George Overbury (Pop) Hart

Associated Names
George Overbury (Pop) Hart

Artist, American, 1868 - 1933

The image features two nude figures in an impressionistic style. Both bodies are depicted in their entirety, with one figure seated and the other standing beside. The seated figure is on a rocky surface with legs extended and leaning forward slightly, while the standing figure is positioned next to them, angled slightly sideways. Their facial features are indistinct, with soft outlines. The seated figure has brown hair, and the standing figure has reddish hair. They are not wearing any clothing or visible jewelry and are not holding any objects. The background is abstract with swirls of blue, white, and brown tones, suggesting an outdoor environment, possibly near water, but lacks specific details.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David Keppel, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1949; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1928

  • Cahill, Holger. George O. 'Pop' Hart: Twenty-Four Selections from His Work. New York: The Downtown Gallery, 1928, p. 22, no. 38.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Pop Hart; lower left edge in graphite by unknown hand: The Brook; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: B22280; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: N.O.

Wikidata ID

Q77008954

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