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Art in Action II

1940

Esther Bruton

Associated Names

Esther Bruton

Artist, American, 1896 - 1992

This is a drawing of a group of individuals observing art. The scene depicts numerous figures engaged with what appears to be an art display. The figures are rendered with expressive body language, some seated and others standing. A sculpture is visible to the right. Above, partially visible text reads "DIEGO RIVERA." The drawing style emphasizes line work with shading to create depth and focus on observation and interaction with art.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

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

image: 11.4 × 8 cm (4 1/2 × 3 1/8 in.)
sheet: 24.8 × 16.9 cm (9 3/4 × 6 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1084

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, Art in Action II; lower right, Esther Bruton

Wikidata ID

Q76441928

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