Texas and 20th Intersection [preparatory drawing]

2004

Robert Bechtle

Associated Names
Robert Bechtle

Artist, American, 1932 - 2020

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows an urban scene with a light blue classic car parked at an angle against a large white building. A stop sign is visible to the right, casting a shadow on the ground. Yellow lines mark the street that curves with the road's incline. An intersection is seen close by, leading to a narrower street lined with a sidewalk that casts angular shadows. The drawing technique blends colors realistically to show light and shadow play. The color palette includes light blues, greys, and pinks with vibrant yellow road markings. The scene conveys a sense of stillness and is depicted with crisp precision.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil and graphite on tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    image: 22 3/16 × 31 1/8 in. (56.36 × 79.06 cm)
    sheet: 26 1/4 × 36 3/8 in. (66.68 × 92.39 cm)

  • Accession Number

    2014.116.9


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2013

  • Yes, No, Maybe: Artists Working at Crown Point Press, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1 Sep 2013 - 5 Jan 2014.

Bibliography

2013

  • Brodie, Judith, and Adam Greenhalgh. Yes, No, Maybe: Artists Working at Crown Point Press. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 2013, p. 118, pl. 27.1.

Wikidata ID

Q64628834

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