Pals by John William Winkler
Pals
John William Winkler
Title
Pals
Artist
John William Winkler
1894 - 1979 (biography)Year
1919
Technique
etching
Image Size
2 1/2 x 2 1/4" platemark
Signature
pencil, lower center
Edition Size
not stated; presumed small
Annotations
Reference
Paper
cream wove
State
published
Publisher
artist
Inventory ID
12463
Price
$500.00
Description
Two draft horses pull a covered wagon in John William Winkler’s etching “Pals”. Wrought in his signature, nearly Impressionist style, Winkler employs sketch-like linework within the bounds of a small plate to capture the working horses in their element as they haul goods side by side.
As the title suggests, these patient and sturdy animals could easily be imagined as good friends - pals - getting through the working day together. Understated yet powerful in the use of high contrast rather than complex detail to create the desired visual impact, Winkler’s knack for portraying the briefest of everyday moments in rural and urban landscapes shines in this simple, sweet composition.