Study for "Chinese Information Travel"—Pink Lady Rider

1980

Larry Rivers

Associated Names
Larry Rivers

Artist, American, 1923 - 2002

The image features curved and angular lines forming an abstract artwork. A central shape resembles a horse with simplified outlines, accompanied by a figure, suggesting movement. The rider is depicted in flowing lines, resembling a historical soldier or cavalier with a plume-like hat. Additional sketches of similar figures are placed throughout the scene, indicating riders and horses in varying scales and perspectives. Swaths of color, including blues and reds, enhance the horse, while softer greens and yellows fill the background. The overall composition evokes a scene reminiscent of a parade or historical procession.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Olga Hirshhorn, Washington, DC; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1995; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1992

  • Art of Our Time: Works on Paper from the Olga Hirshhorn Collection, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, 1992-1996

Inscriptions

lower right in blue crayon: Larry Rivers; upper right verso in graphite: Shot; center verso in graphite: Chinese info color drawing / "tryout for travel" 1980 / (Pink Female Rider) / 11 1/4 x 12 [crossed out with large X]; center verso in graphite: Chinese Outing / "Pink Female Rider" / L. R 1980 / 11 1/4 x 12

Wikidata ID

Q64592665

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