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Two Girls on the Floor

1945

Paul Wieghardt

Associated Names

Paul Wieghardt

Artist, American, 1897 - 1969

The image shows a line drawing of two people lying down. Their bodies are slightly angled, with one person facing the viewer and the other facing away. The facial features and hair are minimally depicted. Both individuals are wearing loose clothing, with one possibly wearing a hat. The drawing is minimalist, emphasizing simple outlines. The background is plain, matching the color of the figures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 45.6 x 60.8 cm (17 15/16 x 23 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1946.11.224

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. Wieghardt / 45; in later hand, lower left verso: Two Girls of the Floor

Wikidata ID

Q64619219

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