a) Untitled [monkey] (recto); b) Untitled [fish, butterfly, skull] (verso)

c. 1975

Miriam Beerman

Associated Names
Miriam Beerman

Artist, American, 1923 - 2022

This is a painting of a monkey. The painting depicts a close-up view of a monkey with sweeping brushstrokes. Dark and light tones highlight the fur texture. The monkey's gaze is slightly off to the side, suggesting introspection. The background is abstract, focusing on the monkey. The color palette is limited to monochrome tones with hints of browns. The style is reminiscent of Rembrandt, known for chiaroscuro and expressive depictions.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    a) ink with scraping and crayon on thin posterboard; b) brush and black ink, graphite, crayon, and opaque watercolor with collage on thin posterboard

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. Jaffe

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 92 × 58.1 cm (36 1/4 × 22 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2021.86.2.a-b

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; by descent to her son, William B. Jaffe, Washington; gift to NGA, 2021

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

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