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Pontchartrain [preparatory drawing for panel D]

1997

Robert Colescott

Associated Names

Robert Colescott

Artist, American, 1925 - 2009

The image showcases an array of curving lines and angular shapes forming an abstract composition. In the forefront, there is a humanoid figure with elongated limbs and exaggerated features. A hand holding a revolver is extended in the top left section, with the cylinder and barrel visible. Stars are scattered in the background on a wavy flag-like shape, and the artwork incorporates red and black lines for a dynamic appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

orange and pink colored pencil, black and blue ballpoint pen, and graphite on both sides of tracing paper [preparatory drawing for panel D]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

48 x 30 in.
Accession Number

2024.132.270
Catalogue Raisonné

[preparatory drawing for panel D]

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