Futility

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image is an abstract drawing in black ink that features a distorted human figure with exaggerated features, arms, and legs intertwined in a compact, tangled form. The face appears expressive, perhaps suggesting emotion or turmoil. The style is reminiscent of expressionist artwork, with heavy lines and bold outlines.

The image is an abstract drawing in black ink that features a distorted human figure with exaggerated features, arms, and legs intertwined in a compact, tangled form. The face appears expressive, perhaps suggesting emotion or turmoil. The style is reminiscent of expressionist artwork, with heavy lines and bold outlines.

Name/Title

Futility

Entry/Object ID

1960.1.1

Description

Drawing by Shahn, engraving by Martin. Image depicting a line drawing of two figures fighting with each other. The battle seems to have reached an impasse with no clear victor.

Type of Print

Engraving

Category

Vault, People, Abstract

Made/Created

Artist Information

Ben Shahn
Stefan Martin

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

6 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

14-1/8 in

Width

17 in