Karl Zerbe

Harlequin
1943

A stylized painting of a seated figure wearing patterned armor and a large, ornate helmet. The figure holds a thin object in one hand and has a contemplative expression. The background is textured with muted earth tones.

A stylized painting of a seated figure wearing patterned armor and a large, ornate helmet. The figure holds a thin object in one hand and has a contemplative expression. The background is textured with muted earth tones.

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Date
1943

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Encaustic on linen

Dimensions
Overall: 44 1/8 × 34in. (112.1 × 86.4 cm)

Accession number
45.8

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Karl Zerbe
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