Untitled (Interior with Pictures) [recto]

n.d.

James Castle

Associated Names
James Castle

Artist, American, 1899 - 1977

This is a drawing of an art gallery interior with framed pieces on the walls. The monochromatic artwork shows a room with several framed items hanging on the walls in a linear, organized fashion. The dark and moody tones of charcoal and texture dominate the scene, with subtle contrasts between the lighter floor and the shadowy background. The central focus includes a larger shape resembling a tall vertical form facing the wall of framed pieces. The drawing offers a slightly abstract representation of an art exhibit or gallery setting, evoking a tranquil yet mysterious ambience.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows intersecting lines and shapes forming a grid-like pattern across the surface, with darker patches indicating depth and form. The abstract composition suggests an interior space, with rectangular shapes resembling windows or frames on a wall. Some shapes resemble a chair and a coat hanging on the right side, providing a familiar connection to everyday objects. The muted color palette and textural marks enhance the abstract quality, inviting the viewer to interpret potential connections within familiar structures.

Untitled (Interior with Pictures) [verso]

James Castle

1899


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by inheritance to his sister, Agnes C. Wade, 1977; by inheritance 1993 to Geraldine E. Garrow, Georgia M. Allred, Guy W. Wade Jr. and Gail M. Johnson; transferred 1996 to James Castle Collection (comprised of the heirs of Agnes C. Wade); transferred 2011 to James Castle Collection and Archive LP; acquired 2013 by NGA

Associated Names

Bibliography

2013

  • Brodie, Judith. "James Castle, Drawings, Artists' Books, and Assemblages." Bulletin / National Gallery of Art, no. 48 (Spring 2013): 28-29.

Wikidata ID

Q64580299

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