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Street Musicians

c. 1930

Alexander Zerdin Kruse

Associated Names

Alexander Zerdin Kruse

Artist, American, 1890 - 1972

This is a drawing of street musicians playing their instruments. The artwork features three figures engaged in playing music with various brass instruments. The background includes a textured wall. The figures are dynamically positioned, showing a sense of movement and rhythm. The use of shading and lines creates depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 318 x 261 mm
Sheet: 405 x 350 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2942

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Within the print: lower left, AZ Kruse; in pencil: lower left, Ed -50-; lower center, Street Musicians; lower right, Alexander Z. Kruse

Wikidata ID

Q76442440

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