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Of Books and Sins

William Sharp

Associated Names

William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image features four individuals around a table with books. The individuals are engaged in a conversation or activity around an open book. The composition includes a woman holding books, an older man leaning forward thoughtfully, another individual wearing glasses gesturing, and a woman adjusting her attire. The background shows a bookshelf.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image:125 x 202
Accession Number

2008.115.509

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil, lower left: Of Books and Sins. Signed in pencil, lower right: William Sharp

Wikidata ID

Q76440925

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