The Bonus Army

1933

Albert Abramovitz

Associated Names
Albert Abramovitz

Artist, American, born Russia, 1879 - 1963

This is a drawing of chaos and destruction amidst a fire. The artwork shows flames consuming structures in the background, while a crowd in the foreground appears alarmed and dismayed. The image is monochromatic, filled with intricate and expressive lines conveying turmoil and panic. People are depicted in motion, some with arms raised or covering their faces, while others show mixed emotions, adding urgency and despair to the scene. The composition's depth and detailed rendering of figures and fire enhance the dramatic effect.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Allinson Gallery, Inc., Storrs, 27 September 1994; Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The Bonus Army N.Y. 1933; lower right, Abramovitz; upper left, 78; in the block: lower right, AA monogram.

Wikidata ID

Q76549238

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