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1954

Saul Steinberg

Associated Names
Saul Steinberg

Artist, American, born Romania, 1914 - 1999

The artwork depicts an abstract humanoid figure holding a staff. The figure has horn-like extensions on its head and holds a circular object aloft with one hand, while its other hand grasps the staff. The eyes are prominently drawn, with one eye appearing larger than the other. The torso and limbs are outlined, with hints of clothing suggested by the illusion of red high-heeled shoes or boots. The image combines abstract forms with elements reminiscent of mythical warriors or demonic figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink, crayon, charcoal, and pastel on torn brown paper mounted to wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Saul Steinberg Foundation

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 66.04 × 48.58 cm (26 × 19 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.143.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift to NGA in 2016 from The Saul Steinberg Foundation, New York, NY.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • Saul Steinberg: The Americans. Museum Ludwig, Köln, March 23 - June 23, 2013

Bibliography

2013

  • Prinzing, Andreas, ed. Saul Steinberg: The Americans, Exh. cat. Museum Ludwig, Köln, 2013, color repro., 149.

Inscriptions

in pen and black ink on wove paper, lower right: STEINBERG / 1954

Watermarks

"RIVES" at lower left and upper right corners

Wikidata ID

Q64630581

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