Peter and Toy Bird (Peter on Chair)

1940

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image depicts a child seated in a chair, turned slightly to one side. The child has a contemplative expression, resting their cheek on one hand with their eyes closed. They have stylized blond hair, wearing a dark sleeveless garment with light-colored sleeves. The child holds a string in their right hand, attached to a brightly colored toy bird on the chair. The wooden chair has a pattern and dark brown hue, against a green background with abstract light pink shapes. The floor under the chair is solid blue. The name "Will Barnet" is engraved at the bottom.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    7-color woodcut on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    plate: 28.5 x 23 cm (11 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 43.3 x 26.5 cm (17 1/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Cole 1972, no. 77

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1972

  • Cole, Sylvan. Will Barnet: Etchings, Lithographs, Woodcuts, Serigraphs, 1932-1972, Catalogue Raisonné. New York: Associated American Artists, 1972, no. 77.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Will Barnet

Wikidata ID

Q74874471

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