Who created "Trombone Player"?

Trombone Player was created by Fred Becker|WPA in 1935–40.

When was "Trombone Player" created?

This artwork was created 1935–40.

What medium is "Trombone Player"?

Trombone Player is Wood engraving.

Is "Trombone Player" in the public domain?

Yes, Trombone Player is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Trombone Player

Fred Becker|WPA

1935–40

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

Block: 5 x 7 3/4 in. (12.7 x 19.7 cm) Sheet: 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 in. (22.2 x 28.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1940

Accession Number

40.111.74

Tags

MenTrombonesMusicians

Art Historical Context

**Trombone Player** by Fred Becker, created between 1935 and 1940, captures the spirit of American life during the Great Depression era. As part of the Works Progress AdministrationWPA)—a New Deal program that artists to document everyday scenes—ecker's wood engraving highlights male musician immersed in his craft The image reflects the culturalancy of jazz and swing, popular escapes amid economic, portraying the trombon with focused intensity that resonates the working-class heroism celebrated WPA art. Wood engraving Becker's chosen medium, a meticulous relief printing technique fine lines a...

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