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Subway Drawing

1982

William Anastasi

Associated Names

William Anastasi

Artist, American, 1933 - 2023

The image depicts intersecting lines and scribbles in a chaotic and unorganized pattern. Dense clusters of lines resemble tangled webs or nests, and the overall arrangement of lines suggests unruly growth or frenetic energy. The sketch-like quality encourages viewers to find connections to familiar objects such as tangled hair or undergrowth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 19.4 x 29.3 cm (7 5/8 x 11 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.192

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Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Vogel, Herbert, Mr. and Mrs.

Inscriptions & Marks

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 4.15.82 W, Anastasi; lower left verso in graphite: 4.15.82; lower center verso in graphite: Dorothy &Herbert

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Wikidata ID

Q64636186