In Between

2005

Pavel Makov

Associated Names
Pavlo Makov

Artist, Ukrainian, born Russia, 1958

This is a drawing of a surrealistic scene combining urban landscapes and insects. The image shows two mirrored insects in the center, with an architectural landscape on either side, all framed by a light blue background with faded brown hues. The details on the left and right depict intricate, detailed architectural sketches that resemble ancient cityscapes with various buildings and structures, including domes and columns. In contrast, the central insects are bold and stark. The style suggests an artist who intricately intertwines fantasy with urban and natural elements, possibly evoking thoughts of idyllic or utopian societies as indicated by the word "UTOPIA" written in the lower right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, watercolor, stamping and collage on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Eric Denker in honor of Lynn P. Russell, Curator of Education

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.2 x 53.7 cm (14 5/8 x 21 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 37.2 x 53.7 cm (14 5/8 x 21 1/8 in.)
    overall (PORTFOLIO): 62.2 x 41.9 cm (24 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.102.5.13

  • Series Title

    The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation

Associated Artworks

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The image shows a small, central silhouette of two people dancing within a predominantly white space. The figures are in an intimate pose where one leans back while the other supports them. The silhouettes lack detail, with no visible facial features. One figure has short hair or a smooth head shape, while the other's head is similarly nondescript. The attire is not detailed but suggests dance attire. The silhouettes do not hold any objects. The background is plain white, emphasizing the interaction between the figures.

Tango

Jack Boul

2005

This is a photograph of a printed portfolio cover. The cover is titled "The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation", featuring white text on a plain dark background. The composition of the photograph is simple, emphasizing the textual content on the portfolio cover.

The Corcoran 2005 Print Portfolio: Drawn to Representation

Various Artists

2005

The image shows an elevated viewpoint of a landscape with a waterway winding through grassy terrain. The horizon is not visible, focusing on the land and water. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing patterns of grass and water movement. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of grey for depth and contrast. A figure in a boat is at the forefront, with handwritten text along the left edge. In the distance, dense grass covers the top of the image.

In Laguna (On the Lagoon)

Livio Ceschin

2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Portfolio acquired by NGA in 2005. Gift of Eric Denker.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: 13/70

Wikidata ID

Q76355088

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