Monuments

1979

David Becker

Associated Names
David Becker

Artist, American, born 1937

The image depicts a detailed scene drawn in a monochrome, etching-like style. The scene includes a structure with three figures, a jumble of objects on the ground, a statue on a pedestal with the word "DAMN," a barren landscape with a rowboat in the distance. The composition is high horizon-filled, rocky terrain and bushes. The monochrome color palette emphasizes texture and detail, creating a surreal and slightly mysterious quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving in black on wove paper [final state proof II]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner

  • Dimensions

    plate: 53.2 x 78.1 cm (20 15/16 x 30 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 69 x 91.8 cm (27 3/16 x 36 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.116.20

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: David Becker; lower left in graphite: Final State Proof II; lower center in graphite: Monuments

Wikidata ID

Q74891721

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