Under the Table

1939

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image shows a child seated under a table, with their body mostly visible except for the lower legs hidden by the table legs. The child is sitting on the floor with legs extended forward, arms bent, one hand raised towards the face. The child has curly hair and is wearing overalls or a similar outfit with a shirt underneath. There are small objects and toys around the child such as blocks and a basket. The background includes the table legs with a patterned cloth, an open door, wooden floor, and rugs. The image is a monochromatic print with a graphic and textured style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on gray japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    image: 32.2 x 30.5 cm (12 11/16 x 12 in.)
    sheet: 64 x 46.7 cm (25 3/16 x 18 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cole 1972, no. 70

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1972

  • Cole, Sylvan. Will Barnet: Etchings, Lithographs, Woodcuts, Serigraphs, 1932-1972, Catalogue Raisonné. New York: Associated American Artists, 1972, no. 70.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Under the Table; lower right in graphite: Will Barnet

Wikidata ID

Q74874463

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