Study for "Untitled"

1969

Philip Pearlstein

Associated Names
Philip Pearlstein

Artist, American, 1924 - 2022

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image is a pencil sketch depicting two nude seated figures. The body of the figure on the left is shown from the upper thighs to the head, positioned facing sideways and partially resting on an armrest, with one arm bent to rest a hand on the opposite knee. The second figure on the right appears to be leaning forward, showing the upper body and head while looking downward or toward the ground. Neither figure's facial features are detailed; the sketch focuses instead on the outline and posture. The hair of the figure on the left is not discernibly illustrated, and the figure on the right seems to have hair that is closely outlined without detail. There are no clothing, significant jewelry, or objects held by the individuals, and the background is bare, with an off-white paper texture.
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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. 2.

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64619488

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