Study for Portrait of Julius Hemphill III

1973

Oliver Lee Jackson

Associated Names
Oliver Lee Jackson

Artist, American, born 1935

The image consists of a series of thin, sketchy lines and broad, hasty strokes forming an abstract pattern across the page. The central shape suggests a large, undefined figure or object, perhaps reminiscent of a person in a contemplative pose, surrounded by a variety of smaller rectangular frames containing different designs. Each frame contains its own distinct abstract mini-scenes resembling rough sketches of figures, vessels, or everyday objects like bottles and cups. Some sections have cross-hatching or shaded areas, adding texture and depth to the linework.
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Provenance

The artist; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"© Oliver Lee Jackson 73" lower left margin, graphite.


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