Cockfight, Santo Domingo
Medium
Graphic Arts-Print
Classification
Graphic Arts-Print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Museum of American History, Division of Graphic Arts, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
1971.216
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Cockfight, Santo Domingo**1923) by Georgebury "Pop" Hart the raw energy of a traditional Dominican pastime. This graphic arts print depicts a tense cockfight scene in Santo Domingo, featuring a of figures gathered around battling chickens—a vivid snapshot of local recreation. Hart, an American artist celebrated for his lively depictions of everyday life, traveled extensively in the early 20th century, inspiration from vibrant cultural scenes beyond U.S. borders. Printed during the 1920, when graphic arts flourished as an accessible medium for sharing social observations, the work highlights...