Badminton 1943

"Badminton" is a 1943 lithograph by Edward Landon, an American artist known for his vibrant use of color. The print depicts two figures engaged in a badminton match, their forms rendered with a stylized, almost cartoonish, simplicity against a background of bold, abstract shapes and a bright, summery palette. Landon's work is characterized by its playful energy and humorous observation of everyday life, exemplified in this playful depiction of a summer pastime.