Senate

1945

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Associated American Artists

Publisher

This is a painting of a scene in a courtroom or assembly setting. The painting depicts a figure standing at the center, holding up a piece of paper with a strong expression. The surroundings feature desks with papers and chairs. Other figures in the background are engaged in different activities. The painting uses exaggerated features and expressive lines. The color palette is warm with reddish and brown tones dominating the scene. This is in the style of Goya.
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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

Bibliography

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 79, no. 681.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Gropper-

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q77011852

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