Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992). Drawing a Crowd, 1983. Mixed media on paper. 24 x 35-1/2 inches (61.0 x 90.2 cm) (she...

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Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Drawing a Crowd, 1983
Mixed media on paper
24 x 35-1/2 inches (61.0 x 90.2 cm) (sheet)
Signed and dated lower right: B. Peak © '83

The present work was commissioned for the 1984 Olympic Games by the US postal service and is published on pages 26-27 of Golden Moments: A Collection of United States 1984 Commemorative Olympic Issues. The work depicts the Hungarian soccer team during their win over Yugoslavia in the final 1952 match at Helsinki.


More information about Robert Peak. See also: Peak, Robert, Peak, Bob, Bob Peak Artist.

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