Who painted Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key?

Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key was painted by Stephen Gooden in 1933.

Where can I see Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key?

Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key

Stephen Gooden , 1933

Illustration for "Peronnik the Fool": Cock Key is a print by Stephen Gooden. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This painting shows two older men in a dim room. One sits by a window. The other leans on a table. A lamp glows between them.

The artist made this for a book about a folk tale. The men look tired and wise. The dark colors make the light stand out.

Check out more art by Stephen Gooden (British, 1892–1955).

Overview

Cock Key is a 1933 print by Stephen Gooden, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates a scene from a folk tale, depicting two older men in a dimly lit room, one seated by a window and the other leaning on a table, with a lamp casting a warm glow between them.

Technique & Style

Gooden's use of dark colors creates a somber atmosphere, highlighting the lamp's light and emphasizing the men's tired yet wise expressions.

Context

The print was created as an illustration for a book about a folk tale, showcasing Gooden's skill in translating narrative into visual form.