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Jacob and the Angel

1950

Benton Murdoch Spruance

Associated Names

Benton Spruance

Artist, American, 1904 - 1967

The image shows two abstract figures entwined together. The figures are in an intimate pose, with one of them having large wings. The composition combines soft curves with angular lines, creating a sense of movement and tension. The figures appear textured as if rendered in charcoal or pencil, giving the drawing a monochromatic appearance. The background includes rocky terrain, suggesting a grounded setting, while the wings hint at an ethereal or mythological theme.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black [separation proof]
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1951.10.202
Catalogue Raisonné

Fine/Looney 1986, no. 289, State (separation proof)

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

Q65221397

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