Christmas Card from Helen and Dick Bishop

1948

Richard Evett Bishop

Associated Names
Richard Evett Bishop

Artist, American, 1887 - 1975

This is a drawing of three ducks in flight. The composition features three ducks with their wings spread as they fly through the air. Each duck is detailed with intricate line work that highlights their feathers and form, giving a sense of motion and grace. The ducks are drawn in a naturalistic manner, showing different postures and wing positions to convey their movement through the sky. At the bottom right, there is a rectangular area with the text "MERRY CHRISTMAS HELEN and DICK ~ BISHOP ~", suggesting a personal greeting or dedication.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 × 9.9 cm (5 7/8 × 3 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.3 × 15.4 cm (8 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.160


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Richard E. Bishop '48" lower left composition, in plate. "Merry Christmas / Helen and Dick / Bishop" lower right composition, in plate. "M / Scrap Book" upper right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65576477

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