72.1.194
Etude d'Enfant
1890 – 1965 (Date created)
Ink
Drypoint
Prints
9.875 in W
x
12.875 in H
(Paper)
American
The majority of the detail depicted in these works can be found in the faces of the figures, creating an expres-siveness that highlights the identities of each person. Heintzelman focused on depicting the common person during his career as an artist, as is evident in these works which portray members of the working class: a wine-maker, a mother, and a child. The artist is able to define these people in different ways by emphasizing characteristics like gender, profession, age, and family relationships. By depicting common people, the artist allows for a broader range of viewers to connect with his images. This connection is furthered by the direct gaze of each of these subjects, establishing a relationship between the sitter and the viewer.
-from exhibition label for Face Value (fall 2012)
-from exhibition label for Face Value (fall 2012)
In Collection
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