Defiance

c. 1935-1943

Isador Margoles

Associated Names
Isador Margoles

Artist, American, 20th century

The image is a black and white drawing presenting an upper body view of a person seen from behind. The person is seated or possibly resting, with their head slightly bent forward in the top center of the composition. Their arms are raised with fists clenched as if leaning on or holding something just out of view. The individual has short hair, though detailed facial features are not visible due to the perspective. The sketch primarily focuses on the figure's robust forms, portraying a muscular back and arms. The background includes a suggestion of an interior space with a portion of the wall showing a pattern reminiscent of bricks or tiles to the left side of the image. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the person, and the image appears to be drawn using a charcoal or similar medium, emphasizing texture and shading.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Theodore Wahl, New York

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Defiance; lower right, Isidor Margoles.
In stone: lower left, Margoles.

Wikidata ID

Q76456675

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