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The Result of Evil Companions

1925-1932

John Held Jr.

Associated Names

John Held Jr.

Artist, American, 1889 - 1958

This is a drawing of two characters holding a bottle and cards. One figure energetically gestures with one hand, holding a bottle labeled "Poison," while the other figure holds a deck of cards or papers, wears a tall hat, and smiles mischievously. In the background are silhouettes of horses and onlookers. At the bottom is the phrase "The Result of Evil Companions." The style is monochromatic, with bold outlines and simplified forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

image: 229 x 270 mm
paper: 343 x 457 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2423

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Signed: In plate UR: JH.

Wikidata ID

Q76457587

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