Object number2023.31.11
Relief Committee
Date1914
Artist
Jerome Myers
(American, 1867-1940)
CultureAmerican
MediumCharcoal on paper
DimensionsSheet: 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (21.6 x 24.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Barry Downes, grandson of the artist, and Helene Taub Downes
On View
Not on viewPeriod20th c
Classification(s)
SignedOn recto, signed lower right in pencil: Jerome Myers
InscribedOn recto, by artist, upper right in pencil: Mr. Van Duzer / + Secretary.; lower right in pencil: E.M. / 1914.; lower left: Relief / Committee 76[circled];
On verso: 76[circled] Relief Committee
DescriptionDepiction of two men and a secretary taking notes while sitting at a table. Behind at left are two signs reading "EMERGENCY / ASSISTANCE / DEPARTMENT" and "COMMITTEE FOR AMERICA / RESIDENTS / LONDON / ASSISTANCE" and a sign at right "CABLES / TRANSFERS / AMERICA". In the background are more seated men with a chandelier hanging above them.
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