The Six Netmenders

1947

Robert Von Neumann

Associated Names
Robert von Neumann

Artist, American, 1888 - 1976

This is a drawing of several figures repairing fishing nets. The group of individuals is sitting in a circular arrangement with spools of thread around them. They are mending or weaving nets. The shading and use of line give depth and texture to the clothing and nets. The drawing captures a scene of labor with a rustic and timeless quality, emphasizing the detailed handiwork involved in their occupation. The figures wear headwear and work clothes, suggesting a connection to fishing or maritime activities, with an emphasis on manual craftsmanship and communal effort.
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Bibliography

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 106, no. 942.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: The six netmenders; lower right in graphite: Robert von Neumann

Wikidata ID

Q76455653

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