Study for "Great America" (Mother and Child)

c. 1994

Kerry James Marshall

Associated Names
Kerry James Marshall

Artist, American, born 1955

This is a drawing of four figures sitting in a boat. The drawing is made with pencil or charcoal on paper and shows a sketchy design, highlighting an arrangement of figures seated inside a simplified, box-like boat. The figures themselves are represented with minimal detail. The perspective suggests a slightly elevated viewpoint angled towards the side of the boat, focusing on the interior space and seating arrangement. The overall composition conveys a sense of movement or preparation as the figures appear to be sitting closely together. The use of overlapping lines and curves emphasizes the casual posture and interaction between the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black conté crayon on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 60.96 × 45.72 cm (24 × 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.12.7


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

Q64592559

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