Figure Drawing Series No. 11

1965

Frank Lobdell

Associated Names
Frank Lobdell

Artist, American, 1921 - 2013

The illustration portrays a person in a seated position, with most of their body visible except for the lower legs and feet. The figure has one hand resting against the face, with the head slightly tilted. The facial features are depicted with bold, simple strokes, showing a strong nose and a contemplative expression. The hair is detailed with short, dark strokes, creating a close-cropped look. The figure is shown unclothed against a background of abstract lines and watercolor shading, implying a chair or couch. The surroundings feature loosely defined lines suggesting a woven texture, providing depth to the composition. The artwork uses ink and watercolor to create a monochromatic effect dominated by grayscale tones.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and wash on calendered paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Frank Lobdell Trust

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43.18 × 31.75 cm (17 × 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.124.9


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to the NGA by the Frank Lobdell Trust, Portola Valley, California, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in conte crayon, lower left: L / 65; upper left, in graphite: [in unknown hand] FLP1965-11 / [vertically] T109

Wikidata ID

Q64570036

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