The Close Up

1920s

Percy Albee

Associated Names
Percy F. Albee

Artist, American, 1883 - 1959

This is a drawing of a theatrical or cinema setting. The scene depicts the backs of several figures seated in an audience, with a large, luminous screen or stage in front of them that projects abstract, flowing shapes. The seating is arranged in rows, and the figures are shown with their heads turned towards the light source. The use of shading and the style of the lines give the drawing a sense of depth, drawing attention to the bright center of the scene amidst the darkened auditorium. The artist skillfully captures the ambiance of a watching audience, with a composition that suggests attention to detail and a focus on the dramatic lighting and its effects.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

P. Frederick Albee (son of the artist), Bristol, Rhode Island; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: state proof -; lower right in graphite: Percy Albee; lower left support in graphite: THE CLOSE UP

Wikidata ID

Q77009760

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