Drawing for "The Bannister"

1981

Will Barnet

Associated Names
Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

The image shows a line drawing of a person's upper body, positioned side-facing on a staircase with their profile visible through the railing spindles. The person's features include a prominent nose, a closed eye, defined lips, and straight hair partially tucked behind them. They appear to be wearing a collared garment. A cat is sitting on the stair landing to the left, facing the staircase. The background features a railing with columns and a square newel post with a ball finial. The drawing is characterized by clean, unshaded lines.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on tracing paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Barnet

  • Dimensions

    image: 82.4 x 64 cm (32 7/16 x 25 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 90.1 x 69.2 cm (35 1/2 x 27 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.55.46

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in carbon: Will Barnet

Wikidata ID

Q64635963

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