Lucile Blanch

Strong Man

1928

Illustration of a strongwoman posing with her right arm flexed, showcasing her muscles. She wears a leopard print one-shoulder leotard with a red frilly skirt, and black and white striped stockings. Around her are circus or strongman equipment, including a set of heavy dumbbells, a large kettlebell, a suitcase, and a couple of juggling pins on the ground. The background is a simple wash of blue and beige, suggesting a performance setting. The artwork has a vintage feel, with dates and signatures at the bottom.

Illustration of a strongwoman posing with her right arm flexed, showcasing her muscles. She wears a leopard print one-shoulder leotard with a red frilly skirt, and black and white striped stockings. Around her are circus or strongman equipment, including a set of heavy dumbbells, a large kettlebell, a suitcase, and a couple of juggling pins on the ground. The background is a simple wash of blue and beige, suggesting a performance setting. The artwork has a vintage feel, with dates and signatures at the bottom.

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Date
1928

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Pastel, charcoal, and pen and ink on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 21 3/4 × 17in. (55.2 × 43.2 cm)

Accession number
31.402

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist's estate

API
artworks/1895

Lucile Blanch
15 works in the collection, 17 exhibitions

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