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Business Neglected

c. 1884

John George Brown

Associated Names

John George Brown

Artist, American, born England, 1831 - 1913

Cassel & Company, Ltd.

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The image shows a person seated sideways on a stool or block, playing a flute. The individual has short hair peeking out from under a hat, holding the flute to their mouth with both hands. They wear a loose-fitting top, rolled-up sleeves, pants that end above the knee, shoes, and striped socks. The background features subtle lines hinting at a textured surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint
Credit Line

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

image: 336 x 239 mm
sheet: 429 x 342 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1069

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: Business Neglected - J.G. Brown - 1882; signed: "J.G. Brown" in graphite, lower right; "J.G. Brown in the plate, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441860

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