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The Curse of Unemployment

1936

Friedolin Kessler

Associated Names

Friedolin Kessler

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

This is a drawing that features a large authoritative figure confronting smaller skeletal figures. The words "YOUTH ARRESTED" and "WANTED FOR CRIME" are shown above them. The figures hold a sign that reads "NO JOB OPEN." Stars are displayed at the bottom of the image. The artwork uses strong contrasts and dense cross-hatching similar to linocut or woodcut print techniques.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

image: 252 x 175 mm
sheet: 285 x 210 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2858

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In the block: lower left, KESSLER; lower center, NO JOB OPEN; upper left, YOUTH ARRESTED; upper right, WANTED FOR CRIME

Wikidata ID

Q76442275

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