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William James Glackens Went Home 1909 Black crayon
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William James Glackens Went Home 1909 Black crayon
William James Glackens: Then We All Went Home, William James Glackens, 1909, Black crayon, charcoal, ink washes, and white gouache on wove paper, Created in 1909 as an illustration for The Practical Joke, a story by Eden Phillpotts in Putnams Magazine, this drawing depicts the storys narrator walking home from a bar with two friends. The story, illustrated with four other drawings by Glackens, tells the tale of a man named Edward Bickford whose silver racing trophy is stolen from his bar Seven Stars by his brother, Forrester. The robbery is discovered by two of the narrators friends when they attempt to play a practical joke on him.Sight: 9 7/16 x 12 7/8 in. (24 x 32.7 cm)
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This black crayon print, titled "William James Glackens Went Home 1909" takes us back in time to a moment of camaraderie and mischief. Created as an illustration for Eden Phillpotts' story, "The Practical Joke" this artwork showcases the talent of William James Glackens. In this scene, we see the narrator strolling home from a bar alongside two companions. The artist skillfully captures their expressions and body language, hinting at the lightheartedness of their conversation. With black crayon strokes combined with charcoal, ink washes, and white gouache on wove paper, Glackens brings depth and texture to his composition. "The Practical Joke" revolves around Edward Bickford's unfortunate encounter with his mischievous brother Forrester at Seven Stars bar. As fate would have it, Bickford's prized silver racing trophy is stolen by his own flesh and blood. This particular drawing depicts the pivotal moment when two friends stumble upon this act of thievery while attempting to play a practical joke on poor Bickford. Measuring approximately 9 7/16 x 12 7/8 inches (24 x 32.7 cm), this print from Liszt Collection transports us into an era where storytelling through art was cherished. It serves as a testament to Glackens' artistic prowess and ability to capture both humor and human connection within a single frame.
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