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Herodias: Page 27, The voice rose: Woe to thee, Pharisees and Sadducees, race of vipers, bursting with pride!
Herodias: Page 27, The voice rose: Woe to thee, Pharisees and Sadducees, race of vipers, bursting with pride! is a print by William Walcot. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2008.330.f
- Credit line
- Gift of Carole W. and Charles B. Rosenblatt
About this work
Overview
Herodias: Page 27 is a 1928 print by William Walcot, housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a dynamically rendered, faceless figure in mid-gesture.
Subject & Meaning
The title references a biblical narrative, yet the focus shifts to capturing raw, urgent energy through a singular, raised arm. The subject's emotional state is conveyed through expressive, hurried lines.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick strokes and visible paper texture, the print conveys a sense of spontaneity. The uneven, unrefined lines and lack of facial or bodily details emphasize dynamic movement over detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928 by William Walcot, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.
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