Waiting

1970

Vivian Browne

Associated Names
Vivian Browne

Artist, American, 1929 - 1973

The image shows two figures, with their upper bodies visible. Both individuals are positioned side by side, with one figure seated on a low surface and the other standing or leaning slightly towards the seated figure. The seated figure has their face turned slightly towards the viewer, showing a rugged facial expression framed by a distorted outline. The standing figure's face is less defined, with a slightly obscured view. Both figures wear loose-fitting garments with undefined colors due to the monochromatic, textured nature of the image. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the figures. The background is a dark, abstract mix of tones, creating a moody and textured backdrop.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.6 × 29.9 cm (8 7/8 × 11 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 39.5 × 53.2 cm (15 9/16 × 20 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.147.18


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Camille Billops

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Trust U/W of Vivian E. Browne '70" lower right margin, graphite. "4/20" lower left margin, graphite. "Waiting" lower center margin, graphite.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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