Study for "Untitled"

1969

Philip Pearlstein

Associated Names
Philip Pearlstein

Artist, American, 1924 - 2022

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image is a pencil drawing of a nude figure, showing the entire body. The person is seated on a surface with their legs bent and crossed in front of them, and they are leaning slightly forward, resting one elbow on a knee. The person's head is tilted downward, and their long hair drapes over the face, partially obscuring it. The face is drawn in profile with gentle and soft features, although specific details are minimal due to the style of the illustration. The person is unclothed, allowing for a clear study of the human form and contours. The drawing is devoid of any background details or context, focusing entirely on the posed figure. There is no jewelry or objects visible held by the person. The simplicity of the drawing places emphasis on the lines and shadows that define the body.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • Baro, Gene. Graphicstudio U.S.F.: An Experiment in Art and Education. New York: Brooklyn Museum, 1978, no. 1.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Coll USF / Pearlstein 1/31/69

Wikidata ID

Q64619486

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