The Artist's Studio

1943

Ellison Hoover

Associated Names
Ellison Hoover

Artist, American, 1888 - 1955

This is a drawing of an artist's studio with a focus on a central art piece and artistic paraphernalia. An artist is depicted working at an easel, capturing the likeness of a stark nude figure standing on a pedestal. There is a large tapestry on the wall behind them, depicting a fantastical landscape. The room is dimly lit with sunlight streaming in through large windows, casting shadows across the floor. Various art materials, including a palette, brushes, and completed or in-progress work, are scattered throughout the space. The composition emphasizes the interaction between the figure and the artist in a setting that showcases the creative atmosphere.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ellison Hoover; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 8

Wikidata ID

Q76548347

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