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John Winkler
John Winkler "The Constitutional Convention" Original Signed Etching c.1932

1931

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John Winkler "The Constitutional Convention" Original Signed Etching c.1932 Plate dimensions 13.75" wide x 9.5" high Paper dimensions 19.75" wide x 14.75" high Pencil signed lower right (see pics) Good vintage condition The etching was commissioned by the George Washington Memorial Association for a portfolio of twenty etchings by several prominent artists, in honor of the bicentennial of Washington’s birth in 1932 John W. Winkler (1894-1979) was born in Vienna, and studied at the San Francisco Institute of Art. He was well-known for his etchings, drawings, and gold jewelry. Primarily a landscape artist, Washington Presiding Over the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, May, 1787 presented a compositional challenge for Winkler, which he handled successfully. The drawings in the exhibit reveal his careful studies of the human form, placement of figures, ornamental details, and individual facial characteristics of the “Founding Fathers,” assembled into a complicated scene that emphasizes Washington’s position of respected leadership. Comes unframed - A find opportunity
  • Creator:
    John Winkler (Austrian)
  • Creation Year:
    1931
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very nice vintage condition - Comes unframed.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU137828065462
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