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Blowing his top in Washington Park

1940

Bernice Berkman-Hunter

Associated Names

Bernece Berkman-Hunter

Artist, American, 1910 - 1988

This painting depicts abstract figures in a colorful park-like setting. The scene features various human-like forms in vibrant colors, including yellows, blues, greens, and reds. The figures are shown in different poses on a grass-like surface, with a stylized tree silhouette in the background against a mix of yellow and blue tones. The artwork is inspired by the style of Leonard Baskin, known for his stylized and vibrant compositions.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color screenprint on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 485 x 395 mm
sheet: 560 x 435 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.863

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Blowing his top in Washington Park; lower center, artists proof serigraph; lower right, B. Berkman - 40 U.A.A. - #90

Wikidata ID

Q76441965

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