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Beachcomber

c. 1935-1943

William P. Hicks

Associated Names

William P. Hicks

Artist, American, 1895 - 1950

Federal Art Project (New York City)

Publisher

The image shows an elderly man seated on the ground, hunched forward with his arms on his knees. The man has a prominent nose, a full beard, and wears a hat. His hair is white or light, matching his beard. He is dressed in a long coat and trousers, with worn shoes visible. The man is warming his hands over a small fire in front of him. The background is a textured, dark surface, contrasting with the glow of the fire.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 300 x 377 mm
sheet: 388 x 576 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2487

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Stamped in black ink: lower left, NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT; in pencil: lower left, G-5503-5-5; lower center, Beachcomber; lower right, Hicks 5.

Wikidata ID

Q76442699

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