Go Down Moses

c. 1945

Charles Alston

Associated Names
Charles Alston

Artist, American, 1907 - 1977

This is a drawing featuring a muscular figure standing on a twisted tree trunk with heavy chains, looking up at a monumental figure above. The larger figure has a classical appearance, with one arm raised and holding a large sword or staff. The background includes angular architectural elements and leafy branches. The composition conveys a contrast between the two figures, creating a tense atmosphere.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kenkeleba Gallery, NY); P. Bruce Marine and Donald Hardy; acquired by National Gallery of Art, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Go Down Moses" lower center margin, graphite. "HW 220" lower left margin, felt-tip pen, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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