No. 1 Idea for "Waiting"

1974

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image is an abstract charcoal drawing featuring a figure in a hallway or room by a staircase. The body is shown from a distance, upright on the left side of the image. The figure's face lacks detail, appearing as a silhouette. The hair is indistinct. The clothing is outlined loosely, suggesting a robe or loose garment. No items are held by the figure. To the left of the figure, a large vase or lamp shape is mounted on the wall. The background consists of horizontal and vertical charcoal lines, implying wooden paneling or a lined wall. Stairs ascending to another level are visible, with strong shadowing adding depth. The drawing conveys a mood of quiet and shadowed complexity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    overall: 63 x 47.5 cm (24 13/16 x 18 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.44


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in charcoal: NoI Idea for Waiting - Will Barnet 1974

Wikidata ID

Q64635956

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