The Junk Collectors

1948

Leslie Cope

Associated Names
Leslie Cope

Artist, American, born England, 1913 - 2002

The image displays a street scene with two large horses pulling a covered wagon. A man guides the horses while another man loads an item onto the wagon. People are scattered around, engaging in various activities. Buildings line the street, creating depth. The horizon is suggested by building rooftops, chimneys, and sparse trees. The etching technique creates texture with detailed lines and crosshatching, emphasizing everyday life. The color palette is sepia, conveying a vintage aesthetic with a focus on linear detail and contrast.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: The Junk Collectors; lower center in graphite: 10/100; lower right in graphite: Leslie Cope. '48.

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77011756

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