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Pontchartrain [preparatory drawing for panel C]

1997

Robert Colescott

Associated Names

Robert Colescott

Artist, American, 1925 - 2009

This is a drawing of a stylized, serpentine dragon with multiple views along the body. The drawing depicts a long, winding creature resembling a traditional dragon, presented in various positions and angles along its elongated form. The creature is composed of repeating curved segments, each marked with detailed linework to suggest scales or ridges. The head is crowned with long, flowing tendrils that extend outward. The overall design is minimalistic, with fine, delicate lines etched meticulously on the light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil and pen on both sides of tracing paper [preparatory drawing for panel C]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

48 x 30 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.264
Catalogue Raisonné

[preparatory drawing for panel C]

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