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December 7, 1941

c. 1941

Herman Volz

Associated Names

Herman Volz

Artist, American, 1904 - 1990

The image shows several people fishing on a steep, rocky promontory by the sea. The horizon separates the sky from the ocean. The brushstrokes emphasize the cliff's texture and the waves below, creating a sense of motion. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray. In the distance to the left, smaller rock formations are visible. The figures, sky, and waves create a sense of scale and tension in the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 335 x 426 mm
sheet: 404 x 509 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4891

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

inscribed: DECEMBER 7, 1941 in pencil, lower left; signed: Volz on stone, lower left corner; Volz in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456091

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