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Mammy

George Overbury Hart , 1924

Mammy, by George Overbury Hart, ink, 1924
Mammy, by George Overbury Hart, ink, 1924

Mammy is an ink print by George Overbury Hart. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Pop Hart; across bottom in graphite by unknown hand: Al[not deciphered, erased] / WA16276 Mammy / 28 / 5x; across bottom verso in graphite by unknown hand: A16276 / George Overbury (Pop) Hart "Mammy"
Markings
Marked:stamped in black on verso: Rck (Ruth C. Kainen)

About this work

Overview

Mammy is a 1924 drypoint print by George Overbury 'Pop' Hart.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a seated woman in a white dress and headscarf, gazing out a window at a shadowy figure. The dimly lit room and the woman's introspective posture evoke a mood of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Created using drypoint with sandpaper and roulette on wove paper, the print achieves a range of tonal values and textures. The technique allows for expressive, gestural lines and subtle shading.

Artist & collection

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This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.In the collection of National Gallery of Art. Compiled & edited by , Editor & Founder.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Mammy?

Mammy was painted by George Overbury Hart in 1924.

Where can I see Mammy?

Mammy is held by National Gallery of Art.