Howard Mandel

The Blessing
1952

A colorful, expressionist painting depicting a group of stylized figures with elongated bodies and angular faces. Some figures are dressed in religious attire, suggesting a ceremonial or sacred event. The central scene shows figures in white robes carrying what appears to be a religious artifact, while others observe solemnly. The artwork is rich in texture and uses a vibrant palette with a mix of geometric and organic shapes, creating a dynamic and narrative composition.

A colorful, expressionist painting depicting a group of stylized figures with elongated bodies and angular faces. Some figures are dressed in religious attire, suggesting a ceremonial or sacred event. The central scene shows figures in white robes carrying what appears to be a religious artifact, while others observe solemnly. The artwork is rich in texture and uses a vibrant palette with a mix of geometric and organic shapes, creating a dynamic and narrative composition.

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Date
1952

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Casein on paper mounted on board

Dimensions
Mount (board): 19 3/4 × 24in. (50.2 × 61 cm)

Accession number
53.23

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Wildenstein Benefit Purchase Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Howard Mandel / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Howard Mandel
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