Press Roll

c. 1935-1943

George Von Physter

Associated Names
George Von Physter

Artist, American, 1901 - 1978

The image shows the upper body of a person positioned behind a drum set. The person's head is tilted slightly backward. Their facial features are partially obscured by shadows, and their eyes are cast upward. They have short hair and wear a formal suit jacket with a bow tie. Several drums and cymbals surround them, creating an intricate drum kit setup. The background is dark, accentuating the contrast between the drums and the person. The artwork is signed by the artists, with "Van Physter" on the left and "Garyvon Hegtok" on the right.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kennedy Studios/Lyle Evan Gallery, Boston, MA); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, November 1988; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Press Roll 4/15; lower right, George von Physter; in stone: lower left, Von Physter; in crayon: verso, 3901

Wikidata ID

Q76454597

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