Isabel Bishop

Man Holding Hat
1929, printed 1988

A black and white etching of a standing man holding a hat in his left hand, with a cane under his right arm. He is wearing a coat, vest, and trousers. The image is centered on a piece of paper with rough edges, and there is handwritten text at the bottom left that reads "Working Proof" and a signature on the bottom right.
A black and white etching of a standing man holding a hat in his left hand, with a cane under his right arm. He is wearing a coat, vest, and trousers. The image is centered on a piece of paper with rough edges, and there is handwritten text at the bottom left that reads "Working Proof" and a signature on the bottom right.

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Date
1929, printed 1988

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching

Dimensions
Sheet: 15 7/16 × 11 15/16in. (39.2 × 30.3 cm) Plate: 5 15/16 × 3 15/16in. (15.1 × 10 cm)

Accession number
89.18.5

Edition
Whitney proof | Ed. 60, 7 APs, 1 BAT, 1 PP

Publication
Printed by Stem Graphics; published by Midtown Galleries; published by Sylvan Cole Gallery

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Sylvan Cole Gallery and the Midtown Galleries in memory of the artist

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Isabel Bishop

API
artworks/7378

Part of a series:
Eight Etchings 1925-1931
4 works

A black and white sketch depicting a bustling street scene with a group of people, some facing away and others in profile, gathered in conversation. Two women in the foreground appear to be walking towards the viewer, while various other figures are engaged in discussions or activities in the background. The setting suggests an urban environment with buildings lining the street. The words "Whitney Proof" and a signature are visible at the bottom of the artwork.
A black and white etching of a standing man holding a hat in his left hand, with a cane under his right arm. He is wearing a coat, vest, and trousers. The image is centered on a piece of paper with rough edges, and there is handwritten text at the bottom left that reads "Working Proof" and a signature on the bottom right.
An etching of a person resting their chin on their hand with a contemplative expression, featuring detailed line work and shading. The person is adorned with a flower on their clothing, and there are signatures or inscriptions at the bottom of the artwork. The print is centered on a white paper with rough edges.
A black and white etching of two men standing close together, dressed in early 20th-century attire with hats and coats, against a backdrop of stylized city buildings. The image has a vintage feel, and there are handwritten inscriptions at the bottom, including "Working Proof" and a signature. The paper has a rough edge on the left side, suggesting it may be a print or a piece of art on high-quality paper.

Isabel Bishop
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