Poem and sketch by Helmut Hirsch , 1933
Scope and Contents
Painting of man with bow and arrow, and poem "Springsong"
Dates
- 1933
Creator
- Hirsch, Helmut, 1916-1937 (Artist, Person)
- Hirsch, Helmut, 1916-1937 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. Please contact the department for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.00 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 9 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized roll of sketches, 1 film reel other_unmapped
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Here we have a poem and sketch by Helmut Hirsch. The poem is in English and typed out. The poem describes a finch's song and the desire to be free as a bird. The sketch is an ink drawing of a naked archer. The archer has mythical characteristics and Hirsch has accented the masculinity of the character. The ink sketch is matted to a dark brown board.
Physical Description
1 page: 11 in. H x 8.5 in. W (28cm x 22cm) 1 page ; illustration ; 12 in. H x 9 in. W (30cm x 23cm)
General
MWalB02140_067
- Archers -- Pen drawing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Archers in art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Hirsch, Helmut, 1916-1937 -- Works Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Brandeis University Repository
415 South St.
Waltham MA
