Seated Women

c. 1930s

Mark Tobey

Associated Names
Mark Tobey

Artist, American, 1890 - 1976

The image shows an abstract painting depicting two seated figures. The figure on the right has visible facial features, short swept-back hair, and blue and red accents. The figure on the left is more subtly rendered, with fewer facial details. Both figures appear relaxed, with flowing garments and a textured, earth-toned background. There are no clear details of jewelry, objects, or setting elements in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    board: 35.4 × 25.24 cm (13 15/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.2892

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Marchal E. Landgren, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1983; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tobey

Markings

printed center verso in black ink on adhered label: College / Sketch Book / for water-color / crayons or pencil / A.H. Abbott & Company / Chicago.

Wikidata ID

Q64596712

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