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Three Violinists with Conductor

1938

Donald Carlisle Greason

Associated Names

Donald Carlisle Greason

Artist, American, 1897 - 1981

This is a drawing of musicians playing instruments. The drawing depicts four figures seated with instruments. It uses a minimalist and impressionistic style, with broad lines and tonal variations in grayscale. The figures are outlined and shaded, focusing on the essence of a musical composition. The backdrop blends into the figures, creating a fluid and dynamic composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink with gray wash on wove paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 24.2 x 28.8 cm (9 1/2 x 11 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1980.45.715

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right of image: Greason 38; lower left verso: 21

Wikidata ID

Q64541171

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