Blind Man
Artist
Joseph Friebert
(American, 1908 - 2002)
Date1940
MediumConte crayon on paper
DimensionsUnframed: 12 × 8 1/2 inches (30.48 × 21.59 cm)
Framed: 24 1/2 × 19 inches (62.23 × 48.26 cm)
Framed: 24 1/2 × 19 inches (62.23 × 48.26 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Joseph and Betsy Ritz Friebert Family Partnership and Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Object number2014.53.1
InscribedOn the paper backing of the frame:
Top center, graphite: “Nelson Atkins Museum”
Center right, blue ink, circled: “#41 / Joseph Friebert / Blind Man / 12 x 8 ½ 1940’s / Br. Conte Crayon”
Lower right, permanent marker: “11-039”
Lower right, graphite: “KFI 223”
Markings1940
On paper backing of frame, center right, blue ink
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionThis conte crayon drawing represents a full length male figure. The old man leans forward on two canes, which appear to support his weight. He wears an overcoat, shoes, and a cap. His neck is not visible, as his face is nestled into his coat and his gaze is fixed on the ground under the canes. The image is heavily drawn in the dark brown medium with loose, flowing strokes that define the figure and fill the nondescript background.Copyright© Joseph and Betsy Ritz Friebert Family Partnership
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