Blind Beggar

c. 1926

Adolf Arthur Dehn

Associated Names
Adolf Dehn

Artist, American, 1895 - 1968

The image shows an illustration of a person seated on a chair in a side profile, playing a guitar-like instrument. The person has distinct facial features including a prominent chin, a noticeable nose, a mustache, and glasses. They are wearing a cap, long coat, and shoes. A sign around their neck reads "BLIND." A small stool with a cup and a wooden board with chess-like pieces is nearby. The background is plain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Virginia Dehn

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.8 x 34.7 cm (19 5/8 x 13 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.121.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

By descent to Virginia Dehn, (artist's wife), Santa Fe; gift 2005 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Adolf Dehn

Wikidata ID

Q64533328

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