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Fencers

1937

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names

Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

American Artists Group

Publisher

This is a drawing of a fencing match. The image depicts fencers engaged in a duel, wearing protective gear with masks and holding fencing swords. The scene shows dynamic movement, with one fencer lunging while another appears to be reacting defensively. Onlookers in the background are seated and observing the match with interest. The composition uses perspective and shading to create depth and movement, emphasizing the physicality and tension of the sport.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 334 x 192 mm
Sheet: 423 x 320 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4567
Catalogue Raisonné

Fine/Looney 1986, no. 145

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: "© SPRUANCE '37" on stone, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456323

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