Melon Vendor

c. 1930s

Thomas S. Handforth

Associated Names
Thomas Schofield Handforth

Artist, American, 1897 - 1948

This is a drawing of a horse and baskets filled with various items. The drawing includes a dynamic composition, with the horse positioned prominently in the upper section. The horse's head is captured in motion with curved lines and shading to suggest contours and depth. In the lower portion, there are baskets filled with round objects resembling melons or produce. The baskets have arched handles and intricate line work showing texture and volume. The mood is lively and bustling, with sweeping lines and interweaving elements. The style features expressive and energetic line work.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stanley L. Handforth (brother of the artist), Wilmington, Delaware; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1950; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Simmons, Linda Crocker and with the assistance of Adrianne J. Humphrey, et al. American Drawings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Collages in the Collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1983: p. 190, no. 1280.

Wikidata ID

Q64633291

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