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Victory Amid Trophies

1941

Helen King Boyer

Associated Names

Helen King Boyer

Artist, American, 1919 - 2012

The image shows a seated nude woman with bent, crossed legs, one arm resting on her knee and the other hand supporting her head. She has closed eyes, a strong jawline, and wavy hair falling to her shoulders. Around her are various items like a decorative shield with heraldic patterns, weapons such as swords, spears, and axes, and an ornate helm placed near her feet. In the background, there is a roughly sketched world map.

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Artwork overview

Medium

drypoint
Credit Line

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

Image: 301 x 202 mm
Sheet: 390 x 291 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1015

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Victory amid Trophies 1/4 IIIst; lower right, Helen King Boyer.

Wikidata ID

Q76454431

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