Study for Saratoga Springs, NY, Post Office Mural [recto]

c. 1937

Guy Pène du Bois

Associated Names
Guy Pène du Bois

Artist, American, 1884 - 1958

This is a drawing of an outdoor bar scene. It features a woman and a man standing on opposite sides of a bar counter. Behind them is a tree with detailed foliage. In the background, there are outlines of multiple figures seated casually. Empty bottles are on the counter. The drawing is rendered in fine lines and cross-hatch shading, capturing the ambiance of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 66.5 x 54 cm (26 3/16 x 21 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.41.2.a

Associated Artworks

The image features two sketches of a female figure. On the right, a seated woman is depicted from waist level to the top of her head. She is seated with her torso facing partially forward and her head turned in profile to the side. Her facial features and hair are detailed. The figure is nude, emphasizing the contours and shading of her body. On the left is an upside-down sketch of a similar figure focusing on the upper torso and head. The setting is minimal, with loose pencil strokes suggesting a plain background. The absence of detailed clothing or background elements directs attention to the anatomical study of the figure.

Two Figure Studies [verso]

Guy Pène du Bois

1884

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572807

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