Fish Peddler

1950

Louise Kruger

Associated Names
Louise Kruger

Artist, American, 1924 - 2013

The image is a black and white block print of the upper body of a seated person with exaggerated, abstract shapes. The person has a large, open-mouthed expression, angular features, outlined hair, and is wearing a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. They are holding a vertical fish-like object and fish are visible around them. The background has abstract patterns and shapes, and the print is bordered with the number ‘7’ in the margin.
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The image features the cover of a publication titled "PEOPLE IN PRINT." In the center is a black and white block print artwork depicting two faces. The faces are stylized with strong lines and simplified detailing, both figures are wearing head coverings. Underneath the artwork, the cover displays the text "The Graphic Workshop, New York 1950." The background is a solid brown color.

cover image for portfolio People in Print

Leona Pierce Frasconi

1950

People in Print

Various Artists, Graphic Workshop

1950

The image shows a stylized print of a person's upper body and head facing forward. Their hands are positioned in front, one in a fist. They have short hair and defined facial features. They wear a textured shirt or jacket and hold an object in one hand. In the background are large structural forms, resembling tower-like structures or industrial scaffolding, with bold lines and patterns, and a bright light or sunburst effect in the top right corner.

Bridge Worker

Leonard Baskin, Graphic Workshop

1950

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sragow Gallery (via Mann Williams Antiques), New York, NY); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 27 May 1993; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In black pen ink: lower right, 7.

Wikidata ID

Q76551179

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