Marian Anderson

1961

Bela Petheo

Associated Names
Bela Petheo

Artist, American, 1934 - 2017

The image shows a monochromatic depiction of a person from approximately the upper half of their body. The person is standing or in a slightly turned position, with their head angled slightly to the left and their hands brought close to their chest. The face is partially obscured, showing minimal facial details, with rough textures suggesting hair that appears full and possibly curly. The person is clothed, but the details are indistinct due to the sketch-like quality and heavy use of shading and texture. The background is abstract, with dense, dynamic lines and textures conveying movement or depth. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The overall impression is textured, with a sense of depth and motion created by dark shadows and contrasting lighter areas.
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Inscriptions

lower left in graphic: Marian Anderson; lower center: Artist's Proof; lower right: Bela Petheo, 1961

Wikidata ID

Q76441900

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