Incident at the Sanatorium of the Stars

1988

David Itchkawich

Associated Names
David Itchkawich

Artist, American, born 1937

This is a drawing of a group of people engaged in various activities near a building complex. The scene captures a mix of figures lounging, standing, and interacting, with some in uniform or decorated attire. The background shows an art deco style building with rounded edges and large windows, framed by palm trees. The foreground presents a variety of items including a wheelchair and a bag. The drawing is rich with intricate lines and shading, giving depth and character to the composition.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jack and Margrit Vanderryn, Bethesda, Maryland; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2003; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: ITCH 88; lower left in graphite: 85/100; lower center in graphite: "Incident at the Sanatorium of the Stars"; lower right in graphite: D. Itchkawich

Watermarks

Arches / FRANCE

Wikidata ID

Q77010096

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