Woodcut (figure)

1949

Miriam Beerman

Associated Names
Miriam Beerman

Artist, American, 1923 - 2022

The image is a woodcut print showing a person's face and shoulders in a forward-facing position. The person has deep-set eyes, a long nose, and a straight mouth, with stylized features executed in bold strokes. The hair is depicted with textured lines. The clothing appears to be a simple garment with a collar, rendered in a bold style. No visible jewelry or objects are present. The background has abstract patterns mirroring the linear style of the person, creating a contrast between light and dark within the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. Jaffe

  • Dimensions

    image: 63.5 × 22.9 cm (25 × 9 in.)
    sheet: 68.7 × 27.4 cm (27 1/16 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.90.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by descent to her son, William B. Jaffe, Washington; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"M. Beerman" lower right margin, graphite. "Woodcut 1949" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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