Helen FowlerRobert PrisemanNone

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Dimensions15.0 x 18.0 cm
  • MuseumMuseum 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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Helen Fowler lived in the red light district of Niagara Falls in New York State.A mother of four, Helen was found guilty of collaborating in the murder of a 63 year old white man named George Fowler, with the help of her common law husband George Knight. George Fowler had been “out on the town” on the evening of his death, apparently boasting that he was carrying a large amount of cash. Helen Fowler and her partner beat George to death with a hammer in order to steal his money. Three of her children testified against her at trial. Helen Fowler was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing prison on the 16th November 1944 at the age of 37 along with her partner George Knight. She was the only Afro-American woman to be electrocuted in New York State in the 20th Century.

About this artwork

  • Title: Helen Fowler
  • 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
  • Main color: Gray
  • Keywords: pencil portrait art, provocative art, tragic figure art
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Robert Priseman have?

Robert Priseman is also known as Robert Pruitt, Robert A. Pruitt, Rob A. Pruitt.

How do movement and era meet in "Helen Fowler" by Robert Priseman?

"Helen Fowler" by Robert Priseman is placed in the Contemporary Realism movement, within the Contemporary era of its creator.

Is "Helen Fowler" by Robert Priseman a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Helen Fowler" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Who is the artist behind "Helen Fowler"?

The artist behind "Helen Fowler" is Robert Priseman. The work is catalogued under Robert Priseman's name.

Is "Helen Fowler" more bright or more dark overall?

"Helen Fowler" is bright overall, and its luminance is bright balance.

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