Philip Evergood

The New Lazarus

1927–1954

A vivid and chaotic painting featuring a multitude of figures, including a central crucified figure, surrounded by various characters in different states of distress or activity. The scene is set against a dark blue background with elements of nature and abstract forms. The painting is encased in a rustic, textured frame.

A vivid and chaotic painting featuring a multitude of figures, including a central crucified figure, surrounded by various characters in different states of distress or activity. The scene is set against a dark blue background with elements of nature and abstract forms. The painting is encased in a rustic, textured frame.

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Date
1927–1954

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil and enamel on canvas mounted on wood, with wood frame

Dimensions
Overall: 58 1/4 × 93 3/8 × 2 5/8in. (148 × 237.2 × 6.7 cm)

Accession number
54.60a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Joseph H. Hirshhorn

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist's estate

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Philip Evergood
12 works in the collection, 42 exhibitions

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