Early 20th Century George Luks "Bar Room Brawl" Ink and Wash Drawing

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Wonderful George Luks (1867-1933) ink and wash drawing titled "Bar Room Brawl". Depicts vibrant action--think flying bottles--so fun! Perfect for … Read more Wonderful George Luks (1867-1933) ink and wash drawing titled "Bar Room Brawl". Depicts vibrant action--think flying bottles--so fun! Perfect for the bar or anywhere you are entertaining. Ink wash colors read as gray-blues, greige, gold-ish brown. Purchased from Martha Richardson Fine Art in Boston, drawing was a gift to the artist to Harrison Tweed of Milbank, Tweed, Luks' patron and lawyer. Please photo of letter for additional provenance.

Measures 12"w x 15" h x 3/8" d framed. Drawing measures approximately 5 1/2" w x 7" h.

Condition consistent with age and use. There are minor nicks to the frame which can be easily fixed. Please see photos for additional details. Does not affect usage or enjoyment!

George Benjamin Luks (1867–1933) was an American realist painter and comic illustrator. He was one of the key figures in the Ashcan School, a group of artists who depicted scenes of everyday life in New York City, particularly among the working class. Born in Williamsport, he attended Philadelphia to study art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and studied in Europe in the late 1800s. Luks was known for his boisterous personality and for finding his art subjects on the rough-and-tumble streets of the city. His work can be found in many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See less