Artworks associated with “Study for "Trash"”

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  • The image shows a collection of bold, continuous lines forming abstract shapes on a spiral-bound notebook page. The arrangement suggests the outline of a face with exaggerated features like large, circular eyes and a prominent, curved nose. The mustache is represented with diagonal lines, and the face's structure includes angular shapes adding to the abstract quality.

    Self-Portrait

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.30

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  • The image shows an abstract arrangement of lines and shapes. There is a tall, pointed figure standing on wavy platforms. The figure is simple in design, resembling a person in a wide-brimmed hat holding a star-like object. In the background, there are shapes reminiscent of mountains or architecture with angular peaks. The use of distinct contours adds to the abstract quality of the scene.

    Cowboy Standing on a Mesa

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen and brown-colored pencil on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.31

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  • The image shows two spiral shapes drawn in black ink on a beige background of a spiral-bound notebook. The top spiral has evenly spaced radial lines segmenting its form, resembling a nautilus shell. The lower spiral has faint blue shading and additional crisscrossing lines, reminiscent of a snail shell or pastry. The loose, sketchy style gives the image an abstract, organic impression.

    Spiral Forms

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen and blue-colored pencil on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.32

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  • The image displays overlapping black lines creating a maze-like pattern on a blank background. Some areas are shaded in light blue, resembling windows or sky seen through a lattice.

    Perforated Forms

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen and blue-colored pencil on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.33

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  • The image features a drawing on a spiral-bound notebook page. It depicts a side profile of a person's head and partial upper body. The drawing shows exaggerated facial features, including a prominent forehead, a large open mouth, blocky teeth, large rounded eyes, and a pronounced nose. The drawing style is simplistic with bold lines. The person's hair is not detailed, and only the head and part of the neck and shoulders are shown. There are no visible accessories or clothing, and the background is blank paper with a metal spiral binding along the left edge.

    Gorilla

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.34

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  • The image shows a composition of bold black lines forming an abstract figure with a pointed hat standing on a wavy surface. The figure is holding a star-shaped object. Winding shapes underneath indicate a landscape or geological formation.

    Cowboy Standing on a Mesa

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.35

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  • The image consists of interconnected curvilinear lines forming an abstract composition resembling a maze-like figure. The design may suggest a tree or a cloud formation in motion, with looping, swirling lines and distinct outlines resembling natural structures.

    Standing Figure

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.36

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  • The image shows intersecting and curved lines forming an abstract representation. In the center, the lines suggest a humanoid figure with exaggerated facial features. Surrounding this central figure are stacked, rounded shapes that may resemble vehicles. The background contains geometric shapes hinting at a landscape with varying depths.

    Cyclist

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1995

    Graphite on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.37

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  • The image features an arrangement of fluid shapes and lines, with a central form that has a vertical, elongated structure reaching upwards. This abstract composition uses sweeping, curvilinear outlines in shades of light brown, gray, and touches of blue. The central figure sits atop a large, dark, rounded base, resembling a rock or mountain. Surrounding the central form are softer, circular brushstrokes that might evoke the idea of rippling water or layers of terrain. Overall, the elements together create an abstract depiction that can be connected to a natural landscape with familiar, organic shapes.

    Untitled

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Watercolor on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.38

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  • The image shows abstract lines creating a tall, jagged mountain with a winding path leading to the top. At the summit stands a figure holding a boomerang, with the word "Failure" written on it. Below, the path leads to a flat area resembling a field with a tree and a rectangular sign or banner labeled "SUCCESS." The composition suggests a journey or path from "SUCCESS" at the base to "Failure" at the peak.

    Success and Failure

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Black felt-tip pen on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.39

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  • This is a drawing of a jet engine. The drawing displays a detailed pencil sketch of a jet engine's turbine, emphasizing the central cone and surrounding fan blades neatly arranged in a circular pattern. The sketch lines are precise yet have a freehand quality, capturing the intricate mechanics of the engine design.

    Lemon Squeezer

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Graphite on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.40

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  • The image shows a series of concentric and overlapping arcs and curved lines, forming a large spiral-like structure. To the right is a small drawing of a person with their hands behind their back.

    Giant Lemon Squeezer

    Saul Steinberg

    c.1986/1995

    Graphite on wove paper in spiral-bound sketchbook  Accession ID  2016.143.35.41

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