First Sketch for "Waiting"

1974

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image shows bold, dark lines forming rectangles and parallels in an abstract manner, creating a staircase-like structure. The shapes suggest familiar objects like stairs against a building facade. The texture includes rough, shaded areas resembling a shadowy exterior wall and wooden siding. Vertical and horizontal lines can be connected to architectural elements like a stair railing and wall paneling, adding depth to the portrayal.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and chalk over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56 x 76.2 cm (22 1/16 x 30 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.43

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite and chalk: 1974 Will Barnet; lower center in chalk: First Sketch for Waiting

Wikidata ID

Q64635953

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