Rest Period.
Title |
Rest Period. |
Creator |
Koch, John (American painter, collector, 1909-1978) |
Date |
1974 |
Cultural Context |
American North American |
Style/Period |
Realist (modern European fine arts styles) Contemporary |
Subject |
Portraits Self-portraits Men Women Artists Painters (Artists) Artists' models Nudes Robes Shirts Eyeglasses Baldness Painting Rest periods Artists' studios Windows Sofas Couches Pillows Easels Palettes Artists' materials Baskets Tables Lamps Lighting Light Shadows Statues Figurines Flowers Flower arrangements Plants Floors Winter |
Description |
"Prometheus and Hercules, a sculpture by Koch, sits on the windowsill between the artist and his model." (p.66) |
People Pictured |
Koch, John, 1909- 1978 Prometheus (Greek deity) Hercules (Roman mythology) |
Location Depicted |
New York (N.Y.) New York (State) |
Material |
Oil on canvas Oil paint (pigmented coating) Paint Canvas |
Measurements |
36 x 30 in |
Technique |
Oil painting (technique) Painting (image-making) |
Inscription |
Signed lower left: Koch '74 |
Work Type |
Oil paintings Paintings Portrait paintings Portraits Self-portraits |
Source |
Lopate, Phillip, et al. John Koch: Painting a New York Life. New York: Historical Society; London: Scala, 2001. (p.67, cat.23) |
Rights |
Photo/illustration credit/reproduced in Lopate courtesy: Odus Lynd Photographer; Drs. Virginia and Walter Hryshko. |
Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
Format |
image/jpeg |
Digital File Name |
VRC 2202-02.jpg |
Rating |
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