The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 13, 2026

A square oriented black ink print depicts several muscular figures with faceted, blocky bodies. On the left, a figure bends low, back toward us. Centrally, another figure vaults over a crouching form. To the right, a third figure stands with one leg raised and arm extended. Dense patterns of parallel lines create high-contrast shading, defining angular anatomy against a geometric background. Smaller figures are tucked into the corners of the crowded composition.

Leap Frog

1924–1931

John J. A. Murphy

(American, 1888–1967)
America
wood engraving
Image: 19.5 x 22.5 cm (7 11/16 x 8 7/8 in.); Overall: 28.2 x 30.1 cm (11 1/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
Gift of Sean Murphy in memory of his parents, Cecil Buller and John Murphy 2013.387
Location: Not on view
  • artist; artist's son, Sean B. Murphy; CMA
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2013.387