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An Ounce of Erection is Worth a Pound of Allure

1969

Raoul Middleman

Associated Names

Raoul Middleman

Artist, American, born 1935

The image depicts swirling and intersecting lines forming an abstract representation of a human figure. The bold, confident strokes outline a seated figure resembling someone resting on a stool, with one leg bent, and an arm resting on the knee. The figure's head, adorned with flowing lines resembling hair, leans on the supporting hand. The abstract representation suggests human form and everyday postures through simplified yet expressive lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of the Maryland Institute Library
Accession Number

1974.11.10
Series Title

The Apocryphal Oracular Yeah-Sayings of Mae West

The image shows a full body sketch of a reclining person with legs splayed forward. The upper body leans back with arms bent behind the head. The person's face has detailed features including eyes, a nose, and lips. The hair is long and wavy. The person is nude. The sketch is done with lines only, without shading or color. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The background is plain. — Frontispiece

Raoul Middleman

1969

The image shows a rectangular shape with a textured surface, resembling a fabric material. It has three black ribbon ties on the top, right, and bottom edges. The surface is blue in color. — The Apocryphal Oracular Yeah-Sayings of Mae West

Raoul Middleman

1969

The image is a sketched portrait of a person with their full body shown, fading out towards the edges of the paper. The individual is lounging in a wicker chair, with one arm on the armrest and the other bent at the elbow near the neck. The face is shown in a three-quarter view, with prominent lips and long hair falling around their shoulders. There are no clothing details visible on the individual. The chair has a round, woven back, adding texture to the drawing. The background is plain with no additional details. — It's the Only Show in Town

Raoul Middleman

1969

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65576406

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