Camels, Orange City

1980

Larry Rivers

Associated Names
Larry Rivers

Artist, American, 1923 - 2002

This is a drawing of a camel set against an abstract background featuring architectural elements. The image portrays a central camel with a backdrop incorporating elements like arches and buildings with domes. The scene is outlined in soft pastels and charcoal, with dominant hues of orange and brown. The word "CAMEL" is prominently integrated into the backdrop. The background creates a contrast with blue sky shading, adding depth to the composition. The overall style is playful and somewhat abstract, integrating elements from nature with imaginative architectural forms.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Olga Hirshhorn, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1995; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1992

  • Art of Our Time: Works on Paper from the Olga Hirshhorn Collection, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, 1992-1996

Inscriptions

lower right in red colored pencil: '80 / Larry Rivers; center verso in graphite: Camels 1 thru 10 / "Orange City" / 6 / 11 x 12 / Larry Rivers

Wikidata ID

Q64592664

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