Who created "Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper"?

Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper was created by Alfred J. Frueh, 1880 - 14 Sep 1968 in 1921-22.

When was "Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper" created?

This artwork was created 1921-22.

What medium is "Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper"?

Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper is Print.

Is "Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper" in the public domain?

Yes, Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper

Alfred J. Frueh, 1880 - 14 Sep 1968

1921-22

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Accession Number

S/NPG.84.229.31

Tags

CaricatureTop hatComedianStage actorDe Wolf Hopper: MaleActorFrancis Wilson: MalePortraitPrint

Art Historical Context

In the lively world of 1920s American theater, Alfred J. Frueh's caricature *Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper (1921-22) captures two titans of the stage. Frueh, a renowned caricatur for *The New Yorker* and *Theatre Magazine*, masterfully sketched Wilson, a pioneering comic actor and founder of Lambs Club, and Hopper, the booming-voiced star famous for his dramatic recitation of "Casey at Bat." Rendered as a print, this work exemplifies Frueh's signature style: bold lines, exaggerated features, and playful details like top hats that evoke the glamour of Broadway's golden age. Created during ...

Francis Wilson and De Wolf Hopper

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