The Lookout

Print

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

In Mina Citron's etching, a man reclines thoughtfully in a chair, dressed in casual work attire with a cap, vest, and rolled-up sleeves. He seems contemplative, with one hand touching his chin. The room is dimly lit, suggesting a rustic or humble setting, with rough textures on the walls and simple furnishings. The mood is introspective, with scattered papers and a stack indicating a pause amidst routine tasks. Light source from the left creates shadows, enhancing the depth and

In Mina Citron's etching, a man reclines thoughtfully in a chair, dressed in casual work attire with a cap, vest, and rolled-up sleeves. He seems contemplative, with one hand touching his chin. The room is dimly lit, suggesting a rustic or humble setting, with rough textures on the walls and simple furnishings. The mood is introspective, with scattered papers and a stack indicating a pause amidst routine tasks. Light source from the left creates shadows, enhancing the depth and

Name/Title

The Lookout

Entry/Object ID

1987.056.3

Type of Print

Etching

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Series

Gambling House

Collection

MAA Collection, Bok Fellows

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

1987.056

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

Purchased for the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Minna Citron

Date made

1937

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

Both "The Lookout" and "The Dealer" are from the artist's "Gambling House" series of prints. She made them from drawings of the subjects she did in Reno, Nevada.