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Pole Vaulter

c. 1932

Angelo Raphael Pinto

Associated Names

Angelo Raphael Pinto

Artist, American, 1908 - 1994

This is a drawing of an athlete pole vaulting. The artwork captures the athlete mid-air during the jump. The composition uses black and white contrast to emphasize the athlete's form. The athlete's body and pole convey motion. The style resembles woodcut or linocut with bold lines and minimal details. The focus is on the athlete's expression and posture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

Image: 171 x 216 mm
Sheet: 248 x 305 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3931

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Pole Vaulter; lower right: Angelo Pinto; lower left in graphite: 5

Wikidata ID

Q76548238

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