Abraham

1937

Dox Thrash

Associated Names
Dox Thrash

Artist, American, 1892 - 1965

The image shows a close-up, partial side view of a person's face and upper shoulder, with a focus on the head and partial neck area. The person is positioned facing left, with their head turned slightly towards the viewer for a three-quarter view of the face. The facial features are well-defined with shadows and lines, emphasizing depth. The individual has full lips and expressive eyes set within a face marked by shading and texture. They are wearing a dark hat with a broad brim casting a shadow across the forehead. The clothing appears to be dark and textured, possibly a coat, with only the shoulder and a part of the upper chest visible. The background is a muted, textured surface providing minimal context, with lighter and darker areas emphasizing the focus on the face and hat.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint with etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 12.6 × 10 cm (4 15/16 × 3 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.4 × 19.5 cm (9 3/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.69.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William P. Carl Fine Arts, Durham, NC

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"D. Thrash" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "Abraham" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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