The Prodigal Daughter

1936

Claire Mahl Moore

Associated Names
Claire Mahl Moore

Artist, American, 1917 - 1988

This is a drawing of a surreal urban scene with buildings in the background and various figures and elements in the foreground. The scene depicts a person standing on a terrace surrounded by pots with blooming plants, against a backdrop of geometrically structured buildings. The sky is rendered in a stylized manner with flowing, swirling clouds. In the lower part of the drawing, three distinct faces and a spotted dog-like figure are present. The artwork employs a monochromatic palette, relying on contrasts between light and shadow to create depth and texture. The drawing captures a sense of whimsy combined with an urban and slightly theatrical atmosphere.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The Prodigal Daughter; lower right, Claire Mahl


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