Painter and Model

1931

Arshile Gorky

Associated Names
Arshile Gorky

Artist, American, born Van Province, Ottoman Empire (now Turkey), c. 1904 - 1948

The image showcases intertwined curves and angular lines creating an abstract composition. The forms suggest a seated figure with looping lines resembling limbs and a circular shape that could be interpreted as a head. On the right side, a triangular outline with a circle hints at the profile of a horse. Shaded areas and overlapping shapes create depth and complexity in the design, reminiscent of cubist art.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christie's, NY); Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT, 1990; purchased 2008 by NGA

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1991

  • Graphic Excursions: American Prints in Black and White, 1900–1950: Selections from the Collection of Reba and Dave Williams, American Federation of Arts, New York (organizer), 1991–93, no. 37, ill. in b/w, as Painter and Model.

Bibliography

1991

  • Beall, Karen F., and David W. Kiehl. Graphic Excusrions: American Prints in Black and White, 1900-1950, Selections from the Collection of Reba and Dave Williams. Boston, Massachusetts: D. R. Godine, 1991, p. 37.

Inscriptions

lower left in pencil, artist's hand: A Gorky; lower right in pencil, artist's hand: To Mrs. & Mr. Greacen

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q76440224

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