John Sloan

The Bonfire
1920

This is an etching depicting a bustling street scene with multiple figures. In the foreground, a group of people gather around a bonfire, some throwing papers into the flames. A central figure, prominently displayed, appears to be giving a speech or proclamation, holding a paper with the word "VETO" visible. Other figures are engaged in various activities, and the background features buildings with signs, one of which reads "WILLIAM H. SEWARD." The artwork has a caption "The Veto" and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The paper on which the etching is printed shows signs of aging and has a catalog number written on the bottom left.

This is an etching depicting a bustling street scene with multiple figures. In the foreground, a group of people gather around a bonfire, some throwing papers into the flames. A central figure, prominently displayed, appears to be giving a speech or proclamation, holding a paper with the word "VETO" visible. Other figures are engaged in various activities, and the background features buildings with signs, one of which reads "WILLIAM H. SEWARD." The artwork has a caption "The Veto" and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The paper on which the etching is printed shows signs of aging and has a catalog number written on the bottom left.

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Date
1920

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 9 5/16 × 12 13/16in. (23.7 × 32.5 cm) Plate: 5 1/16 × 7 1/4in. (12.9 × 18.4 cm)

Accession number
31.865

Edition
Ed. 100 | Second state

Publication
Printed by Peter J. Platt

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

Rights and reproductions
© Delaware Art Museum / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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John Sloan
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