Electrocution, first state

Electrocution, first state

Item Information

Title:
Electrocution, first state
Title (alt.):
Electrocution, small
Description:
A study of one of the most horrible phenomenon of modem society. -GB Donald Braider has suggested that this strong statement of protest was inspired by the events following the anarchist bombings of a Preparedness Day parade in San Francisco in 1916. (Mason)
Artist:
Bellows, George, 1882-1925
Name on Item:
Geo Bellows
Date:
1917
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Lithographs
Studies (Visual works)
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
George Bellows (1882-1925). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Executions
Electric chairs
Extent:
1 print : lithograph ; sheet 29 x 43 cm
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Terms of Use:
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Notes:
Title from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from Bellows catalogue raisonné.
Mason: M. 42; Bellows: B. 55
Additional information accompanying item: "No. 9" in pencil in lower margin at left.
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Albert H. Wiggin
Notes (date):
Date from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Mason, Lauris. "The lithographs of George Bellows : a catalogue raisonné." KTO Press, 1977, Millwood, N.Y.
Bellows, Emma. "George W. Bellows : his lithographs." A. A. Knopf, 1927, New York.
Notes (object):
First state.
Accession #:
1941.1.43
Identifier:
06_05_000069
W. 2859 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003812985