Self-Portrait

1974

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names
Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person is facing forward with a slight turn to the left, offering a semi-profile view. The facial features are detailed, including a defined jawline, deep-set eyes, straight nose, and concentrated brows. The hair appears to be combed back. The person is wearing a jacket or coat loosely draped over the shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the sketch. The background is plain, and the image is on a white sketchpad with spiral bindings in the corners. To the right, there is writing that reads "Weiner '74."
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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

Q64579845

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