Polynesia

John Melville Kelly

Associated Names
John Melville Kelly

Artist, American, 1879 - 1962

The image shows a silhouette of two people depicted in a monochromatic style. The figures are shown from just above their heads down to the waist. The person on the left appears slightly taller, with their face turned slightly towards the viewer, while the person on the right is facing more directly to the side. The detailed features such as individual facial features and hair texture are not visible due to the silhouette style. The person on the right has hair styled back with a headband or similar accessory. The person on the right appears to be wearing a sleeveless top or dress, and the figure on the left seems to be wearing an upper garment that covers their shoulders. They are both standing closely together, with the person on the right having their arm resting on something long and rectangular, which displays a symmetrical pattern. There are no apparent accessories or objects other than the patterned element. The background of the image is a plain, solid color, providing no additional context or setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint in brown [progressive proof, 2nd printing]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5162


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1945

  • Color Prints and Color Printing: Original Works by Old and Modern Masters, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1945.

Wikidata ID

Q65022322

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