The Book of Job

1948

Frank Brangwyn

Associated Names
Frank Brangwyn

Artist, British, 1867 - 1956

The image is an etching of an individual shown from the upper torso upwards. The person is depicted in a seated or reclined position, with their head resting heavily on one hand. The facial features are furrowed, and the hair appears tousled. The person is clothed in layered, voluminous robes or garments with numerous folds and creases. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects being held by the figure. The background of the etching is simple, with a border. Alongside the figure are the words "Book of JoB" inscribed on the left and bottom right of the etching, with stylized text.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with thirty-three etchings

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    book (slipcase): 26.4 × 33.7 × 3 cm (10 3/8 × 13 1/4 × 1 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.143.1427


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art Library, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

all etchings signed by artist in graphite below plate


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