The Abduction by Robert Pearson McChesney
The Abduction
Robert Pearson McChesney
Title
The Abduction
Artist
Robert Pearson McChesney
1913 - 2008 (biography)Year
1946
Technique
linocut
Image Size
6 x 8 1/4" image
Signature
pencil, lower right
Edition Size
25 unnumbered impressions
Annotations
titled, dated "2/20/46", annotated "Lino" in pencil.
Reference
Paper
fine ivory laid paper
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
20966
Price
$950.00
Description
Robert McChesney created a harsh, graphic image for "The Abduction". Two abstracted shapes with human elements - eyes, legs, arm, dominate the foreground. They appear to be running, connected by an "arm".
The image is compelling and forceful; abstract shapes, lines going in opposite directions, triangles, circles in black and white. A tight, modernist composition with a Surreal edge. The overall composition creates a sense of urgency and stress for the viewer who realizes there is "something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear."