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Ach! Does Beer Make You Sleepy?

c. 1934-1936

John August Groth

Associated Names

John August Groth

Artist, American, 1908 - 1988

The image shows two men in various seating positions. One is wearing a suit and leaning slightly forward while seemingly speaking, and the other, in casual clothing, appears to be asleep or resting with his head down. Empty bottles are scattered on the floor, and in the corner, a stylized figure is holding a tray with more bottles and a glass. The background is a plain, textured surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

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

plate: 303 x 251 mm
sheet: 385 x 322 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2265

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"ACH! DOES BEER MAKE YOU SLEEPY?", in pencil, lower left and center; Signed: JOHN GROTH, in pencil, lower right.

Wikidata ID

Q76441793

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