Study for "The Odyssey"

1963

Howard Warshaw

Associated Names
Howard Warshaw

Artist, American, 1920 - 1977

The image is a sketch of a person's upper body, showing the head, shoulders, and arms in an active pose. Both arms are raised upward, with the left arm extending beyond the cropped edge. The facial features are defined, with an open mouth, eyes, and eyebrows drawn minimally. The hair is depicted with short, possibly curly lines. The clothing is suggested with basic lines for drapery or folds. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain, emphasizing the drawing. Handwritten notes are seen on the bottom right side of the page.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher and Beverly With, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2019 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Study for the swimmers in the blue panel / For Karl - to remember his dedication address / With Thanks / Howard; lower right in graphite: Warshaw 63


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