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Lace Makers

1944 (published 1945)

Irwin D. Hoffman

Associated Names

Irwin D. Hoffman

Artist, American, 1901 - 1989

Associated American Artists

Publisher

In the image, a group of people are shown making lace. The individuals are closely positioned, working with fabric using skilled hands. Light illuminates the scene, emphasizing their concentration. The drawing features detailed shading and strong lines, creating a delicate texture in the lace. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of quiet dedication to their craft.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 24.6 × 30.1 cm (9 11/16 × 11 7/8 in.)
sheet: 32.8 × 37.7 cm (12 15/16 × 14 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2543

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2016

Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 80, no. 687.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Irwin D. Hoffman 1944; lower left in graphite: Lace Makers -; lower right in graphite: Irwin D. Hoffman

Wikidata ID

Q76441408

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