Mabel Dwight

Danse Macabre
1933

A black and white lithograph by artist Aaron Douglas, titled "To God," depicting a surreal scene with a central figure in a wide-brimmed hat and a cloak, who appears to be orchestrating a chaotic ensemble of characters. These characters include caricatured figures of soldiers, some with exaggerated features and uniforms reminiscent of World War II, and others with animalistic traits, all seemingly caught in a dynamic, swirling motion. The artwork conveys a sense of turmoil and absurdity, with a strong contrast between light and dark areas, emphasizing the dramatic effect.
A black and white lithograph by artist Aaron Douglas, titled "To God," depicting a surreal scene with a central figure in a wide-brimmed hat and a cloak, who appears to be orchestrating a chaotic ensemble of characters. These characters include caricatured figures of soldiers, some with exaggerated features and uniforms reminiscent of World War II, and others with animalistic traits, all seemingly caught in a dynamic, swirling motion. The artwork conveys a sense of turmoil and absurdity, with a strong contrast between light and dark areas, emphasizing the dramatic effect.

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Date
1933

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 3/8 × 15 13/16in. (28.9 × 40.2 cm) Image: 9 7/16 × 13 5/8in. (24 × 34.6 cm)

Accession number
96.68.92

Edition
Ed. 40

Publication
Printed by George C. Miller; published by Weyhe Gallery

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from The Lauder Foundation, Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Fund

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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