Boys on a Fence

1951

Lila Oliver Asher

Associated Names
Lila Oliver Asher

Artist, American, 1921 - 2021

This is a drawing of two figures interacting with a horizontal bar. There are two individuals engaged in playful activity on the bar, with one figure hanging upside down and another climbing over. The artwork uses simple lines and minimal colors, dominated by black and a splash of red, to create a dynamic composition that emphasizes movement and balance. The figures' simplified forms capture a sense of youthful energy and spontaneity. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a woodblock print, characterized by its stark contrasts and clear contours.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color linocut on Japanese paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 23 × 55.5 cm (9 1/16 × 21 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 33.4 × 62.8 cm (13 1/8 × 24 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.173.6


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, 1992; gift to NGA, 2022

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Lila Oliver Asher" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "Boys on a Fence 11/35" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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