I'll Be What I Choose: Vanity of Ambition

1949

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names
Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

The image depicts a seated woman from the waist up. She is turned slightly to her left, raising her left arm while holding a white item. Her facial features include fair skin, softly arched eyebrows, and shaded lips. Her dark hair is pulled back neatly. She is wearing a bright pink, short-sleeved blouse and a dark skirt. In the foreground, her other hand is resting on a light fabric. The setting includes various colored fabrics and what seem to be masks hanging from furniture or a wall. The background shows a textured brown wall with a bright yellow drape for contrast.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    4-color lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.280

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fine/Looney 1986, no. 281

Associated Artworks

See all 5 artworks
The image shows a half-body view of a person standing in profile, with a contemplative expression. The individual has distinct facial features, including a straight nose, defined cheekbones, and closed lips. Their brown hair is smooth and straight, reaching above the shoulders. They are wearing a green top and a brown garment below the waist, with arms crossed. The background shows a stormy sea view through a window, framed by heavy curtains.

Soliloquy: Vanity of Decision

Benton Spruance

1949

This is an image of a book cover. The cover is teal with a central red panel that has golden text saying "VANITY I BENTON SPRUANCE." White borders frame the red section, and green ribbons are visible at the edges. The color palette is sophisticated and uses complementary shades.

Vanity I: Vanity of the Mind

Benton Spruance

1949

The image shows a person with a unique appearance, kneeling with one foot tucked under their body. They have short hair, distinct facial features, and are clothed in a red robe. Large white wings with black accents extend from their back. One wing is held slightly forward by their hand. The person is surrounded by a vibrant yellow aura, against a darker, abstract background.

Fallen Angel: Vanity of Disagreement

Benton Spruance

1949


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1986

  • Fine, Ruth and Robert F. Looney. The Prints of Benton Murdoch Spruance. Philadelphia: University of Philadelphia Press, 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q65221223

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