Gulliver

1958

Lila Oliver Asher

Associated Names
Lila Oliver Asher

Artist, American, 1921 - 2021

This is a drawing of a large figure holding a smaller figure in its hands. The image features a stylized, minimalist representation with a large human form crouched down, holding a tiny human-like figure between its fingers. The drawing uses contrast to highlight the figures, with the larger figure defined by its outline and subtle texturing within. The larger figure gently supports the smaller figure, suggesting a scene of protection or inspection. The style is simplistic yet evocative, capturing human forms with elegance and grace.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linocut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 42.4 × 31 cm (16 11/16 × 12 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 46.8 × 35.5 cm (18 7/16 × 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.173.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, 1991; gift to NGA, 2022

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Lila Oliver Asher" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "Gulliver 12/35" lower left margin.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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