Self-Portrait

1974

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names
Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

This is a pencil sketch drawing of the upper part of a man's body. The man is depicted in a straight-on position, focusing on his head and upper torso. He has a slightly aged face with wide eyes, a straight nose, and defined lips. His hair is short and combed back. The man is wearing a collared shirt under a jacket. The sketch is on a page of a spiral-bound notebook, with the notebook visible along the top edge. The background is blank, and there is a signature "Kainer *74" towards the lower right side of the sheet.
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Untitled

Jacob Kainen

1974

This is a photograph of the cover of a Strathmore Artist Drawing pad. The cover features an orange and red design with a repetitive circular motif pattern. The spiral binding is visible at the top. Text on the left side describes the paper qualities, stating it is "unsurpassed 100% rag paper in two finishes and two weights." The bottom area indicates the medium surface size and the number of sheets included. Handwritten notes mention "1974- Contains 4 self-portraits." The overall aesthetic combines graphic design elements with personal handwritten annotations.

Kainen Sketchbook

Jacob Kainen

1974

Untitled

Jacob Kainen

1974


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Cole Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1999

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Kainen '74

Wikidata ID

Q64579844

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