Henry Darger

At Jennie Richee they allow themselves to be captured
c. 1940–1950

A panoramic historical artwork depicting a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on horseback, explosions, and various flags, including one with a yellow and red striped pattern. The paper is aged and torn at the edges, with some areas missing, and the colors are a mix of muted and vibrant tones. The scene is filled with dynamic action and intricate details, suggesting a significant historical event.

Not on view

Date
c. 1940–1950

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Transparent and opaque watercolor, carbon transfer, and graphite pencil on paper (recto); Transparent and opaque watercolor, carbon transfer , graphite pencil, and collage on paper (verso)

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 22 9/16 × 84 7/8in. (57.3 × 215.6 cm)

Accession number
2008.338a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Kiyoko Lerner courtesy of Edlin Gallery

API
artworks/34824

Henry Darger
1 work in the collection

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Henry Darger

At Jennie Richee they allow themselves to be captured c. 1940–1950

Henry Darger 1 work in the collection

At Jennie Richee they allow themselves to be captured
c. 1940–1950

Henry Darger
1 work in the collection