Strange Funeral
c. 1937
Image not available — this artwork is under copyright
View on museum website →Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
block: 266 x 200 mm sheet: 400 x 290 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.4098
Art Historical Context
**Strange Funeral**, a compelling wood engraving by Donato Rico from around 1937, invites viewers into a mysterious narrative through its evocative title and intricate craftsmanship. Created during the turbulent 1930s—a decade marked by economic hardship and social upheaval in the United States—this print captures the era's introspective mood. Rico, a lesser-known artist whose work resides in prestigious collections, employs the demanding medium of wood engraving to convey depth and drama on a modest block measuring 266 x 200 mm, with the full sheet at 400 x 290 mm. Wood engraving, a refined ...