Seated Woman

1970

Anton Refregier

Associated Names
Anton Refregier

Artist, American, 1905 - 1979

The image shows a side profile sketch of a person seated on a block. The individual is seen from the knees up, with the upper body slightly leaning forward, head bowed in a contemplative pose. The facial features are minimal, with a visible eye and nose profile. The person wears long, loose garments that fall to the ground. Their hands are visible, one holding the edge of the draped garment. The sketch depicts distinct lines to show the fabric texture. The background is plain, emphasizing the seated figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pencil on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.1 x 29.5 cm (15 13/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.237


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the artist to Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: to my dear old friend / Jacob Kainen / Anton Refregier

Wikidata ID

Q64536255

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