Figure

1962

John Henry Rock

Associated Names
John Henry Rock

Artist, American, 1919 - 1993

John Henry Rock

Printer, American, 1919 - 1993

The image shows an abstract representation of a human figure. The body is depicted from a perspective that covers most of its form, including part of the torso, one extended arm, and legs. The figure appears to be either standing or in motion, with one arm raised above its head and the other extending outward. The facial features are not detailed, and the figure seems to have short hair. The figure is portrayed as a dark silhouette against a lighter background. There are no visible clothing, jewelry, or objects. The background is a neutral, light tone, blending softly with the silhouette, creating a gradient effect around the figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on BFK Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.1 × 13.9 cm (9 7/8 × 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 30.4 × 19.2 cm (11 15/16 × 7 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.2508


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"John Rock" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "figure" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

[Bell with clapper] (Tamarind chop), lower left margin. "R" (John Rock chop), lower right margin. "LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink. "73" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65510370

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