Three Hobos on the Artist's Signature

1887

Adolph Menzel

Associated Names
Adolph Menzel

Artist, German, 1815 - 1905

This is a drawing of three sketched figures and bold calligraphy. The figures are roughly sketched in a loose style that suggests movement. They appear to be wearing old-fashioned clothing. The drawing uses light pencil strokes for details and darker strokes for outlines and shadows. Below the figures are large signatures. The figures are depicted with dynamic poses, each facing different directions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on light brown wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth B. Benedict

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.2 x 18.5 cm (7 9/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.60.45

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Ruth B. Benedict (1913-1993), Washington; bequest to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across center in graphite: Ad. Menzel.; lower left to lower right in graphite: [Berl.?] De: 87.

Wikidata ID

Q64533354

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