Crab-Man

1975 - 1980

Miriam Beerman

Associated Names
Miriam Beerman

Artist, American, 1923 - 2022

This is a drawing of a frog. The image is a monochromatic representation created with a bold, expressive use of black ink that forms the shape and texture of a frog. The frog appears to be crouching, emphasizing its hind legs and the contour of its body. The drawing employs a variety of strokes to create the texture and volume of the frog's skin, with some areas densely packed with ink and others left lighter to suggest highlights and shadow. The details on the head and limbs are more pronounced with darker patches and intricate stippling. The overall impression is dynamic and almost chaotic with its energetic brushwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. Jaffe

  • Dimensions

    image: 48.7 × 42.3 cm (19 3/16 × 16 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 66.3 × 48 cm (26 1/8 × 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.90.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by descent to her son, William B. Jaffe, Washington; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"M. Beerman" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "12/15" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

"RIVES" lower right margin.


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