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Joan Carl StraussTrumpet Player, Ink Drawing by Joan Carl Strauss
$550
£411.14
€474.26
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About the Item
Signed and dated lower margin
Description
Strauss captures the intensity of musical performance through a flurry of brisk, angular ink strokes. The young trumpeter, absorbed in concentration, is rendered with a spontaneity that mirrors the immediacy of live music. The drawing balances anatomical clarity with dynamic gesture, creating an atmosphere of motion and sound.
Context
Legacy
Strauss’s 1960s works often reflect the cultural atmosphere of the era—where music, youth, and artistic experimentation intersected. The sketchbook-like quality of the drawing speaks to an artist deeply engaged in observing everyday creativity.
Collector’s Note
A charming and energetic piece, this drawing is ideal for collectors drawn to music-themed art and mid-century draftsmanship.
BIO
Joan Strauss Carl was a Los Angeles artist, teacher, and humanitarian activist. She was a past president of the Los Angeles Art Association and has left a formidable body of her work and commissions in private collections, museums, and houses of worship. She was a prolific sculptor and painter. After studying art in Cleveland and at the Art Institute of Chicago, she traveled West. Her decision had proved smart as she quickly had six one-man shows and was consistently accepted in the very important invitational, juried exhibitions from San Francisco to San Diego. A quote from her exhibition: Joan Carl – One-Man Sculpture Show. “My work is my way of life. It is a constant search and examination and questioning of ideas as well as form and substance, and yet each new creation is a re-affirmation of respect and love of humanity and life.” Joan was represented by Paideia Gallery in Los Angeles and resided in Sherman Oaks, California for many years. As a sculptor, she worked in many mediums, including bronze, terracotta, stone, and wood
- Creator:Joan Carl Strauss (1926 - 2021, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 14.88 in (37.8 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Pasadena, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU654317296902
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