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Boxing Negroes

Owen Middleton

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two human-like figures engaged in a wrestling match or confrontation. It consists of two mechanical figures leaning towards each other, with one appearing to push against the other. The figures have black heads, hands, and legs and are mounted on a wooden base. One figure wears a brown torso piece, while the other is adorned with a red garment. The sculpture is made from wood and metal materials, giving it a rustic appearance, with visible mechanical components like springs on their legs. The piece is elevated on a wooden base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3344 × 3699 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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