SFW [working proof 6]

1998

William Bailey

Associated Names
William Bailey

Artist, American, 1930 - 2020

Daria Sywulak

Printer, American, born 1960

The image depicts a detailed pencil drawing of a person's face in a frontal view, head-and-shoulders perspective. The individual faces forward with a direct gaze. The facial features are delicately sketched, showcasing symmetry and subtle shadows. The hair is neatly combed to one side. The person's expression is neutral, with an emphasis on the eyes, nose, and mouth. The clothing is minimally indicated, and there are no visible accessories. The background is plain with no details, and the drawing is framed with a white border.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hard ground etching with graphite additions on wove Somerset paper [working proof 6]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.7 × 15.7 cm (7 3/4 × 6 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 32.2 × 26.6 cm (12 11/16 × 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.135

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    [working proof 6]

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "6" verso, lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Bailey: SFW WP6" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

"SOMERSET"

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