The Wrestlers

1924-1931

John J.A. Murphy

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John J.A. Murphy

Artist, American, 1888 - 1967

This is a drawing of interlocking figures. The composition displays detailed and intricate muscular forms, overlapping and intertwined in a dynamic pattern. The figures are depicted using cross-hatching and linear shading techniques, creating a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The drawing is monochromatic, with a focus on the contrast between dark shading and a lighter background. The forms are densely packed, contouring to fit within the composition, creating a rhythmic and almost geometric aesthetic.
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Signed: In pencil: lower right corner, John J.A. Murphy


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