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Drawing for "Jerusalem, Temple Mount"

1987

Philip Pearlstein

Associated Names

Philip Pearlstein

Artist, American, 1924 - 2022

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows an abstract view with sparse details throughout. Horizontal lines and shapes in the upper part of the composition imply a horizon. Various brushstrokes, ranging from thin lines to textured patterns, suggest gestural techniques. The color palette is black and white, creating a stark contrast. Sparse black markings near us hint at terrain or structure, while the rest of the composition continues the abstract landscape impression.

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Artwork overview

Medium

brush and black ink with graphite and scratching on plastic film
Credit Line

Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Dimensions

sheet: 65.7 x 60.9 cm (25 7/8 x 24 in.)
Accession Number

1991.75.138

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: ALIZARIN

Wikidata ID

Q64619499

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