Christmas Card from Helen and Dick Bishop

1949

Richard Evett Bishop

Associated Names
Richard Evett Bishop

Artist, American, 1887 - 1975

This is a drawing of two ducks in flight. The image features two ducks flying next to each other in a detailed black ink illustration. The ducks' wings are spread wide as they soar through the air, and their textured feathers are intricately depicted. In the background, there are bare tree branches framing the birds. At the bottom of the drawing, there is a holiday greeting that reads "Merry Christmas from Helen and Dick Bishop," with the year 1949. The composition captures a moment of movement and is characterized by the precision of lines and textures, showcasing a celebration of nature in a minimalistic manner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.7 × 9.8 cm (5 13/16 × 3 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 19.5 × 14.5 cm (7 11/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.161


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Merry Christmas / from Helen and Dick Bishop" lower center composition, in plate. "1949" lower left composition, in plate.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65576479

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