Franklin's Kite

1935

Alfred Bendiner

Associated Names
Alfred Bendiner

Artist, American, 1899 - 1964

The image depicts a matador in a bullfighting stance. The stylized figure is shown holding a large piece of cloth, symbolizing a matador's cape. The dynamic pose and flowing fabric are emphasized through gesture lines, capturing movement. The matador's attire includes intricate patterns on the pants and hat. The drawing is monochromatic with bold strokes emphasizing form and texture.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.5 × 19.3 cm (6 1/2 × 7 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 19.8 × 22.3 cm (7 13/16 × 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.122

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    PMA 1965, no. 8

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1965

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art. Alfred Bendiner: Lithographs. Exh. cat. Philadelphia, 1965.

Inscriptions

"Alfred Bendiner" lower right composition, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Franklin's Kite" lower left composition, graphite, unknown hand. "[Illeg.] and [illeg.]" lower center composition, graphite, unknown hand."PMA 8" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65564648

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