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Brotherhood of Man

1938

Harry Sternberg

Associated Names

Harry Sternberg

Artist, American, 1904 - 2001

The image shows dynamic lines, geometric shapes, and two figures inside an octagonal frame. The background has vibrant reds and swirling patterns. The figures wear tight suits and helmets resembling deep-sea divers. They hold long rods or tools, suggesting a coordinated task or dance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 36.2 × 41.8 cm (14 1/4 × 16 7/16 in.)
sheet: 40.8 × 45.6 cm (16 1/16 × 17 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.4619
Catalogue Raisonné

Moore 1975, no. 156

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1975

Moore, James C. Harry Sternberg: A Catalog Raisonné of His Graphic Work. Wichita, Kansas: Ulrich Museum of Art, 1975, no. 156.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Brotherhood of Man / H. Sternberg

Wikidata ID

Q76455154

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