Quadrennial Phenomenon

mid 20th century

Clarence E. Sherdon

Associated Names
Clarence E. Sherdon

Artist, American, active 1955

A drawing of a speaker at a podium with placards in the background and an audience watching. The composition shows a figure standing behind a lectern, gesturing emphatically. Surrounding the figure are several rectangular and flag-like placards, suggesting a public or political demonstration. The audience is depicted in varying postures of attentiveness, indicating engagement with the speaker. The style is characterized by strong contrast and simplified silhouettes, lending the image a dramatic atmosphere reminiscent of social realism.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint on Charter Oak laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 × 17.3 cm (4 15/16 × 6 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.6 × 28 cm (7 11/16 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.153


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Sherdon" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand, signed twice. Not dated. "Quadrennial phenomenon" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

[Head of saint] "1399" Charter Oak

Wikidata ID

Q65222304

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