Gods' Man, A Novel in Woodcuts

1929

Lynd Kendall Ward

Associated Names
Lynd Kendall Ward

Artist, American, 1905 - 1985

The image depicts individuals gathered at a social event. A woman takes center stage, surrounded by men in formal attire. The woman's features are accentuated, with exaggerated eyes, a defined jawline, and styled hair. She wears an off-the-shoulder dress with lace details. The men wear suits or tuxedos with bow ties. The background features textured lines typically seen in woodcut or engravings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with 138 wood engravings in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    Overall (page): 20.6 x 14.2 cm (8 1/8 x 5 9/16 in.)
    overall (closed): 21.2 x 15.2 x 3 cm (8 3/8 x 6 x 1 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.71

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

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