A painting of an older man looking upward, holding one hand near his chin. He wears a green jacket, light vest, and dark trousers. A green chair and another faint figure appear in the warm orange background.

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Artist William Gropper (American, 1897 - 1977)

Datec. 1955

MediumOil on canvas mounted on board

Dimensions25 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (64.1 x 33.7 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Eloise R. Chandler in memory of William H. Chandler

Object number1993.20.2

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Visual DescriptionA painting of an older man looking upward, holding one hand near his chin. He wears a green jacket, light vest, and dark trousers. A green chair and another faint figure appear in the warm orange background.

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