Werner Drewes (American, born Germany, 1899–1984). <em>Composition III-Arrows into Different Directions</em>, 1934. Woodcut on Japan paper, 9 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (23 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 36.227. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.36.227.jpg)

Werner Drewes (American, born Germany, 1899–1984). Composition III-Arrows into Different Directions, 1934. Woodcut on Japan paper, 9 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (23 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 36.227. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.36.227.jpg)

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Composition III-Arrows into Different Directions

Werner Drewes

American Art

PORTFOLIO/SERIES Portfolio: It Can't Happen Here

ARTIST Werner Drewes, American, born Germany, 1899–1984

MEDIUM Woodcut on Japan paper

DATES 1934

DIMENSIONS 9 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (23 x 32 cm) (show scale)

SIGNATURE Signed, "W. Drewes 1934" at lower right margin in pencil

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 36.227

CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Werner Drewes (American, born Germany, 1899–1984). Composition III-Arrows into Different Directions, 1934. Woodcut on Japan paper, 9 1/16 x 12 5/8 in. (23 x 32 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 36.227. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.36.227.jpg)

EDITION Edition: 18/20

IMAGE overall, CUR.36.227.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011

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