By the Pool

Abraham Walkowitz

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

Abraham Walkowitz was part of the first generation of American artists to respond to European avant-garde art. This painting of nude bathers outdoors is possibly an early work

Caption

Abraham Walkowitz American, born Russia, 1878–1965. By the Pool, n.d.. Oil on canvas board, 24 x 19 7/8 in. (61 x 50.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 39.240. Orphaned work (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 39.240_bw.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

American Art

Title

By the Pool

Date

n.d.

Medium

Oil on canvas board

Classification

Painting

Dimensions

24 x 19 7/8 in. (61 x 50.5 cm)

Signatures

Signed lower left: "A. WALKOWITZ"

Inscriptions

Printed maker's label on verso canvas board: "CLIMAX / CANVAS PANEL / MADE FOR / PH. ROSENTHAL / 47 EAST 9 ST. NEW YORK, N.Y."

Credit Line

Gift of the artist

Accession Number

39.240

Rights

Orphaned work

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