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Woman

1966

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image depicts a seated person with crossed legs. The person's right hand is supporting their face, while their left hand rests on their knee. The person has long hair, and their facial features are minimalistic. They are wearing a garment that covers the torso. The sketch is done in a minimalistic style with bold black lines and textured shading, including the abstract grey-tone background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink and pastel on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Philip and Judith Benedict
Dimensions

image: 34.9 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in.)
sheet: 34.9 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1997.88.10

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Ruth B. Benedict (1913-1993), Washington, DC; by descent to Philip and Judith Benedict; gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Benedict, Ruth B., Dr.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Kainen 66

Wikidata ID

Q64579405

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