Henry Bennett Buck

American, 1900 - 1982

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This is a drawing of five figures at a bar. The image shows a group of burly figures gathered around a bar or counter. They are robustly drawn, highlighting muscular forms and strong postures. The figures are engaged with each other, with some holding mugs. The etching technique gives the scene a textured, dynamic quality, with bold shading emphasizing the physicality of the figures. The use of strong contrast and stylized anatomy lends a sense of movement and vitality to the scene.
Henry Bennett Buck, Bar Room, 1936, drypoint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1097

Bar Room

Henry Bennett Buck · 1936 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1097

The image shows two men in full-body view standing side by side in the foreground. Both men are posed with their knees bent slightly and their upper bodies leaning forward, their arms bent and raised with hands in fist-like gestures. The man on the left has a prominent mustache and facial hair, short dark hair, and is looking slightly to his right. The man on the right also has short dark hair and some facial hair, with a slight tilt of his head. Both men are dressed in simple clothing, consisting of shirts and pants. The scene appears to depict them in an outdoor setting, with a grassy area beneath them. In the background, there is a train with several people visible on the carriages, either sitting or looking out. Beside the train track, there is a sign with the number "2M." The sky is softly clouded.
Henry Bennett Buck, Untitled (Hitch Hikers), 1935, drypoint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1096

Untitled (Hitch Hikers)

Henry Bennett Buck · 1935 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1096