Is Anna Antonio under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What topics does Anna Antonio explore?

execution portrait, italian-american history, female subject, social injustice, 1930s america, grayscale imagery, crime and punishment

Anna AntonioRobert PrisemanNone

Contemporary Realism
15.0 x 18.0 cm
Museum of Fine Arts

Robert Priseman (1965 –)

Robert Priseman (b.1965) is a British artist exploring dark socio-political themes like capital punishment & memory in provocative paintings. Featured in V&A, Royal Collection.

Museum of Fine Arts (Tallahassee, United States of America)

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“Little Anna” was a 28 year old Italian-American mother of three, who was married at the age of 16 to Salvatore Antonio. She was reported as being a battered wife and was sentenced to death for having hired two men to murder her husband. Only 10 minutes before her scheduled execution she received the first of many stays. A 24 hour stay became a week stay which then becamea month stay. During this period she barely ate and weighed less than 85 pounds when her execution was finally carried out. Many criticized State Governor Lehman for not saving Anna’s life. His response to his critics was, “The law makes no distinction of sex in the punishment of crime; nor would my own conscience permit me to do so.”Anna Antonio was electrocuted in Sing Sing Prison on the 9th August 1934. At the time of her execution she weighted only 85 pounds.

About this artwork

Title: Anna Antonio
Artist: Robert Priseman
Original dimensions: 15.0 x 18.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Museum of Fine Arts
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Creative period: Mature Period
Keywords: italian-american art, vintage portrait art, anna antonio portrait
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

How does "Anna Antonio" fit into Robert Priseman's themes and style?

Within Robert Priseman's output, "Anna Antonio" sits in the Contemporary Realism style, alongside the themes of social critique, realism, american justice system, gender inequality themes, historical event depiction, priseman's thematic focus, exploration of morality", dark subject matter.

What size is "Anna Antonio" by Robert Priseman in real life?

The recorded dimensions of "Anna Antonio" by Robert Priseman are 15 x 18 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Are the colors of "Anna Antonio" by Robert Priseman vivid or muted?

The colors of "Anna Antonio" by Robert Priseman show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.