The Winch

20th century

Perry Oliver

Associated Names
Perry Oliver

Artist, American, active 20th century

This is a drawing of a figure leaning over a wooden platform. The image depicts a scene involving a wooden structure, where one figure is bent over holding a long piece of wood, while another figure is standing with an outstretched arm. The environment suggests a coastal or lakeside setting, with a small boat visible in the background. The style is reminiscent of comic or satirical etchings, with fine lines and shading creating a sense of volume and depth. The figures are drawn in a caricatured manner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.7 × 19.1 cm (6 3/16 × 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 25.1 × 33 cm (9 7/8 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1129

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Oliver" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "II" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "The Winch" verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "No 3" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q65576122

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