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Tom Mix II, by Paul Gangolf, ink, 1928

Tom Mix II

Paul Gangolf

1928

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Tom Mix II is a 1928 ink by Paul Gangolf, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gangolf
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic crowd of faceless figures, all tangled together. Some wear hats, and their arms and legs twist in every direction. The background looks like a stormy sky with jagged lines and rough textures. The artist used a special printing method where ink is scraped into soft wax to create the image. This makes the lines look uneven and rough, just like the scene itself. Next, check out etching to see how this technique works.

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