Study for "Great America" (Tunnel of Love)

c. 1994

Kerry James Marshall

Associated Names
Kerry James Marshall

Artist, American, born 1955

The image shows three figures in water with their arms raised, potentially holding a ball. Two boats with several figures are outlined above and to the left. Pencil strokes create texture and convey motion in the water and around the figures. The composition is sketch-like, with energy conveyed through the dynamic positioning of the figures and boats.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 101.6 × 66.04 cm (40 × 26 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.12.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Chicago; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • In the Tower: Kerry James Marshall, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2013.

Wikidata ID

Q64592556

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