The Sea of the Discarded

1935

Carl Hoeckner

Associated Names
Carl Hoeckner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1883 - 1972

This is a drawing of a densely packed group of figures. The figures are intertwined and overlapping in a sea-like fashion, with detailed depictions of elderly individuals showing weathered skin and deep wrinkles. The crowd stretches endlessly into the background, creating a wave-like motion. The overall mood is somber and reflective, evoking themes of isolation and neglect. The pencil work brings texture to the scene, enhancing the sense of depth and density within the composition.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Conner-Rosenkranz, New York, NY); Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT, 1992; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: The Sea of the Discarded; lower center in black pencil: #5; lower right in graphite: C. Hoeckner; lower right in image: [CH monogram]; upper left verso in graphite: G

Wikidata ID

Q76550987

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