Old Wrestler
Wickey, Harry H.
1938
Artwork Information
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Title:
Old Wrestler
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Artist:
Wickey, Harry H.
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Artist Bio:
American, 1892–1968
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Date:
1938
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Medium:
Bronze
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Dimensions:
19 x 8 1/4 x 6 in.
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Credit Line:
Wichita Art Museum, Roland P. Murdock Collection
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Object Number:
M40.42
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Display:
Not Currently on Display
About the Artwork
Wickey’s personal attitude of independence, his subject matter taken from everyday life, and his direct style contributed to his image as a particularly American artist. Typical words used to describe him in his day were “robust, vigorous, modest, and honest.” A statement by John Sloan, quoted by Wickey’s dealer to promote his work, reinforces the idea of a genuinely American art. It reads as follows:
To me the outstanding qualities in Harry Wickey’s work are integrity and honesty, he is moved by a creative impulse that proceeds from a response to life, rather than a desire to produce a “Work of Art.” His etchings, drawings, and sculpture have placed him among the most vitally important American artists.