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Song of Warning and Annunciation

c. 1929

Stanislaus Szukalski

Associated Names

Stanislaus Szukalski

Artist, American, 1893 - 1987

This is a drawing of a skeletal figure seated on a stool. The skeleton is intricately detailed, with its ribcage and arms in a seated position. The skull of the skeleton has an elaborate wig or headpiece. Below the ribcage, there is an obscured figure or pattern. The style of the drawing suggests themes of mortality and cultural critique.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

block: 169 x 156 mm
sheet: 201 x 204 mm
mount: 305 x 263 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4700

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left center, Song of Warning and Annunciation; lower right corner, Szukalski.

Wikidata ID

Q76456490

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