Drawing
- Title:
- Cross Currents: A Jewish Musical Voyage
- Object Name:
- Drawing
- Object ID:
- 2005.018.125
- Creator:
- Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Date:
- 1987
- Description:
- Drawing, study for a Jewish musical poster, by Armand H. Szainer (1914-1998), Manchester, NH. Crayon on paper. Vertical rectangle. Depicts group of Klezmer musicians in pink and yellow, floating in blue sky. Instruments include string bass, brass horn, drum with cymbals, violin, and woodwind. "KLEZMER" on drum. At bottom are two winged animals (phoenix and gryphon) and tree on crosshatched green background with buildings on each side. Text at bottom, "Cross Currents: A Jewish Musical Voyage / from the old countries to the new world / Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, Saturday, November 21, 1987, 7:30 pm."
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-11 W-8.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the estate of Linda Morley, widow of artist Armand Szainer (1914-1998) of Manchester, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Linda Morley
- People:
- Szainer, Armand H. (1914-1998)
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