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The Whip - Social Realism

Creator: William Gropper
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Work is marked on reverse "Rhythm" and "The Whip." on verso - We are not sure the exact meaning of this work. Gropper was a social realist and a radical of his time and a commentator on political and social issues. Arguably, this is not meant to be an expected formula portrait that flatters the subject. Instead, it's most likely a statement about nightlife. The brushstroke is dynamic and expressionist. There is an inscription on verso, "The Whip" that could be a satirical reference to a "fetish". Or simply this is just an emotionally charged portrait or an energetic dancer in a joyful moment. Signed lower left and Name stamped on verso - WILLIAM GROPPER - Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. - Condition of the painting is excellent. The frame has some surface issues with disscoloration

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Oil on Masonite
Condition:	Good. Excellent - ondition of the painting is excellent. The frame has some surface issues with discoloration
Creation Date:	Circa 1955 - 1965
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Expressionism, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	443346

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	23.5 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	59.69 cm;

Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.