Herschel Levit

Pieta
c. 1939

A black and white etching depicting a dramatic scene with several figures, reminiscent of a religious or historical event. The central figure appears to be a lifeless body being cradled by another figure, while others look on with expressions of grief or concern. The artwork is rich in detail and texture, conveying a sense of depth and emotion. The word "PIETA" and the artist's signature are visible at the bottom.

A black and white etching depicting a dramatic scene with several figures, reminiscent of a religious or historical event. The central figure appears to be a lifeless body being cradled by another figure, while others look on with expressions of grief or concern. The artwork is rich in detail and texture, conveying a sense of depth and emotion. The word "PIETA" and the artist's signature are visible at the bottom.

Not on view

Date
c. 1939

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 1/16 × 14 1/16in. (28.1 × 35.7 cm) Image: 9 11/16 × 12 1/2in. (24.6 × 31.8 cm)

Accession number
97.111

Edition
5/40

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Janice Levit in memory of Herschel Levit

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/11540

Exhibitions

America Is Hard to See

May 1–Sept 27, 2015

Herschel Levit
2 works in the collection

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