Figures in Space #1

1949

Louis Schanker

Associated Names
Louis Schanker

Artist, American, 1903 - 1981

The image shows an array of abstract shapes and lines, including vertical zigzag lines, curved forms, and intersecting angles loosely organized. The drawing depicts abstract humanoid figures with elongated limbs and geometric facial features, resembling familiar objects like masks or totems. Various details like circular elements and shaded areas enhance the complexity of the forms, creating an intricate abstract composition hinting at human silhouettes or figures standing in a line.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.1 x 41.6 cm (10 11/16 x 16 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.182


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in pen and black ink: Schanker; lower left verso in graphite: #1

Watermarks

WHITING

Wikidata ID

Q64594011

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