Study for Eternal Presence

1972

John Wilson

Associated Names
John Wilson

Artist, American, 1922 - 2015

The image is a monochrome drawing of a person's head in profile view, focusing on the left side. The figure is depicted from the neck upward, displaying their head and a small portion of the shoulder. The person is facing left, with outlined facial features including a brow, nose, and lips. The hairstyle is represented with bold, zigzag lines suggesting a short, textured haircut. Their facial features are accented with strong, bold lines, especially around the eyes, nose, and lips. The individual is not wearing visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is plain and unadorned, highlighting the profile sketch.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black crayon and charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Avalon Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 106.4 × 89.5 cm (41 7/8 × 35 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.27.8

  • Copyright

    © The Estate of John Wilson


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist; purchased by NGA, 2022

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Wilson 1972" lower right composition, sideways, black crayon. Verso not visible.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

(unknown/not visible; object is framed)


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