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Little David Play on Your Harp

1941

Jean V. MacKay Henrich

Associated Names

Jean V. MacKay Henrich

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

This is a drawing of three figures; two with wings and one playing a harp. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with strong, contrasting lines and simplified forms. The two figures with wings appear to be dancing or moving in harmony, their expressions and postures conveying a sense of rhythm and energy. The third figure is poised with a harp, its head tilted back. The background features horizontal lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

block: 152 x 190 mm
sheet: 204 x 293 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2465

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Little David Play on Your Harp; lower right, Jean MacKay '41

Wikidata ID

Q76549633

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