Bill Traylor
American, 1853–1949
A direct source for Traylor's work may be found in the African-American tradition of storytelling. Many of Traylor's drawings suggest a progression of events or actions, making them visual stories. It is likely that Traylor, growing up in a plantation environment during an era before television and radio, would have been familiar with the storytelling tradition. Traylor visually describes only the most essential aspects of his characters in his art. His drawings are not direct accounts of events or people, but rather memories that he has elaborated upon or abstracted to make them more interesting.
American, 1853–1949
Exciting Events
about 1939
Object Type:
Drawing
Creation Place:
North America, American, Alabama
Dimensions:
9 7/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. (25.08 cm x 20.64 cm)
Medium and Support:
Graphite on cardboard
Accession Number:
1982.0004.0002
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles and Eugenia Shannon
A direct source for Traylor's work may be found in the African-American tradition of storytelling. Many of Traylor's drawings suggest a progression of events or actions, making them visual stories. It is likely that Traylor, growing up in a plantation environment during an era before television and radio, would have been familiar with the storytelling tradition. Traylor visually describes only the most essential aspects of his characters in his art. His drawings are not direct accounts of events or people, but rather memories that he has elaborated upon or abstracted to make them more interesting.
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