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Barber Shop

1940

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image shows a figure stepping out from a shadowy doorway. The individual has indistinct facial features and is wearing a light-colored outfit. They appear to be in motion, as suggested by their posture. Next to them is a barber pole and a chair with a curved backrest. The background consists of an urban exterior with bricks and large pane windows. The scene is depicted with a dramatic contrast between light and dark areas.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 345 x 255 mm
Sheet: 495 x 303 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2755
Catalogue Raisonné

Flint 1976, no. 37

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, G-8025; lower center, Barber shop; lower right, Jacob Kainen 7; in stone: lower left, JK monogram.

Wikidata ID

Q76455184

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