Artist/Maker William Henry Walker (1871 - 1938)

Caricature of Huey Long (1893-1935) as an Angel

1933

Graphite on notepad paper

Overall: 6 7/8 x 5 5/16 in. ( 17.5 x 13.5 cm )

Gift of the Family of William Henry Walker

1990.1.165

Governor and Senator of Louisiana, Long, nicknamed "The Kingfish," was known for his flamboyance and crude charm. He advocated progressive use of public funds to alleviate poverty, and fought New Deal legislation because it didn't go far enough to redistribute wealth in America.

DescriptionPortrait

Markingssignature, date and inscription: lower left: "WHWalker / Apr 18/33 / SENATOR / HUEY / LONG" inscriptions: lower right: "Hu. . . [G?] L. . ." / DUTCH TREAT CLUB"

InscribedSigned and inscribed at lower left in graphite: "WHWalker / Apr 18/33 / SENATOR / HUEY LONG"; at lower right: "DUTCH TREAT / CLUB"; signed by sitter at lower right: "Huey Long"

ClassificationsDRAWINGS