Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art
1581 Brickell Ave., Suite 2303 Miami, FL 33129 , United States Call Seller 305.857.0521

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The Whip - Social Realism

$ 12,500
  • Description
    Work is marked on reverse "Rhythm" and "The Whip." on verso - We are not sure the exact meaning of this work. Gropper was a social realist and a radical of his time and a commentator on political and social issues. Arguably, this is not meant to be an expected formula portrait that flatters the subject. Instead, it's most likely a statement about nightlife. The brushstroke is dynamic and expressionist. There is an inscription on verso, "The Whip" that could be a satirical reference to a "fetish". Or simply this is just an emotionally charged portrait or an energetic dancer in a joyful moment. Signed lower left and Name stamped on verso - WILLIAM GROPPER - Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. - Condition of the painting is excellent. The frame has some surface issues with disscoloration
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: United States, New York
    Period: 1950-1979
    Materials: Oil on Masonite
    Condition: Good. Excellent - ondition of the painting is excellent. The frame has some surface issues with discoloration
    Creation Date: Circa 1955 - 1965
    Styles / Movements: Modernism, Expressionism, Contemporary
    Incollect Reference #: 443346
  • Dimensions
    W. 12 in; H. 23.5 in;
    W. 30.48 cm; H. 59.69 cm;
Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.

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