Shoe Sale

c. 1931-1933

Helen Farr Sloan

Associated Names
Helen Farr Sloan

Artist, American, 1911 - 2005

A. Grant Arnold

Printer, American, 1904 - 1988

The image depicts a group of people assembled closely in what appears to be an indoor setting. The scene predominantly shows full upper bodies, with some individuals seated, displaying a relaxed posture. In the foreground, a woman in a hat, with her hand resting on her cheek, lounges on a chair, one leg crossed over the other. She has a slightly weary facial expression, and her hair is styled in a way that complements her hat. She is wearing a dress and heels, and beside her, shoes are visibly scattered on the ground. Another woman stands to her left, leaning against a table with a downcast head, dressed in a long-sleeved dress and a decorative hat. Several stacks of papers or books are present on the table between them. Surrounding these figures are additional individuals with varied hairstyles, some engaged in conversation and others simply present, with intricate facial details carefully depicted. A man seated to the left sports a bowtie and patterned suit. In the background, other people are positioned around tables, and there's an impression of a casual, bustling environment. The room is depicted in monochrome with detailed cross-hatching giving texture and depth to the scene, evoking a sense of intimate social interaction.
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Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left, -10 proofs; lower center, Shoe Sale; lower right, Helen Farr.

Wikidata ID

Q76548141

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