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The Blues

1936

Palmer Schoppe

Associated Names

Palmer Schoppe

Artist, American, 1912 - 2001

The image contains bold, fluid lines and curving shapes weaving together to form an abstract composition. The forms resemble musicians playing instruments such as a trumpet, saxophone, and double bass. The design suggests a musical performance with figures integrated into the instruments and surroundings, evoking the lively feel of a jazz or blues ensemble.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 252 x 325 mm
sheet: 311 x 453 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4287

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Kistler's monogram: LK (below Kistler's chop) 5; lower center, The Blues; lower right, Palmer Schoppe.

Wikidata ID

Q76551847

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