Pat Oliphant

Oliphant, Patrick Bruce

American, born 1935

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This is an image of a fish with a human-like face wearing glasses. The drawing combines the body of a fish with the head of a human, featuring large glasses and exaggerated features. The fish's head has a pronounced nose and slightly furrowed brow, showcasing a comical expression. Strong, flowing lines and shading give the drawing depth and texture.
Pat Oliphant, Henry Kissinger as a Fish, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3090

Henry Kissinger as a Fish

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3090

This is a drawing of a lion statue resting its chin on its paw on top of a plinth. The drawing is detailed with pen strokes creating depth and texture, especially in the mane. The eyes of the statue are wide open. On the plinth, a small dog-like creature is present. The plinth shows partial text. The style depicts a humorous take on a classic artistic subject.
Pat Oliphant, Corcoran Lion, 1999, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1998), 2015.19.3086

Corcoran Lion

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3086

This is a drawing of a cartoonish figure sitting on the ground. The drawing depicts a simple, exaggerated character with an elongated nose, small body, and big shoes, who is sitting with legs stretched out. The figure has a comical and minimalistic appearance, rendered in a loose, sketchy style with dark lines on a white background. Below the character, the word "OUTPATIENT" is prominently written in a bold, stylized script.
Pat Oliphant, Punk, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3097

Punk

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3097

The image shows a black and white sketch of a man from the chest up. Both arms are raised with two fingers forming a peace sign. The man has a bald head with a few strands of hair, and a focused expression with furrowed eyebrows. The sketch highlights his facial features, including a large nose and heavy-set eyes. He is wearing a suit with visible collar cuffs. The background is plain white, emphasizing the central figure.
Pat Oliphant, President Nixon, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3089

President Nixon

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3089

The image is a black and white sketch of two caricatured figures depicted from the torso upwards. The person on the left is facing partially towards the viewer with exaggerated facial features. They have a large nose, wide mouth with prominent teeth, and round glasses. The person is styled with a noticeable part in their hair and is wearing a suit with a vest and tie. Their right hand is positioned across their chest. The person on the right is facing the side with exaggerated features including a large, elongated nose and is wearing a long headscarf. Their hands are visible, resting below their waist. The background is plain and white.
Pat Oliphant, President Bush and Golda Meir, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3094

President Bush and Golda Meir

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3094

The image is a sketch of the upper body of a person, including the head, shoulders, and part of the left arm. The person appears in a relaxed pose with the head slightly tilted and the left arm bent. The facial features are exaggerated, with a prominent nose and thick lips, and the eyes are either closed or partially closed. The hair is depicted as short and wavy. The person is wearing a collared shirt and possibly a jacket. The sketch does not include detailed accessories, and the background is plain white.
Pat Oliphant, Jerry Falwell, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3095

Jerry Falwell

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3095

The image is a drawing of a person from the waist up. The person is leaning forward with both hands on a surface in front of them. The facial features are simply sketched with a circular nose and an open mouth. The person has short, tousled hair and is wearing a bow tie and a checkered-patterned jacket. They appear to be holding a cigar in their mouth. On the surface in front of them are three rounded objects arranged in a line. The background is plain with no additional objects or scenery.
Pat Oliphant, President Clinton Playing the Shell Game, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3096

President Clinton Playing the Shell Game

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3096

The image shows a caricatured face and an exaggerated rabbit. The face has drooping features and sad eyes, sitting in a chair, while the rabbit is drawn in a cartoonish style with large eyes and teeth, leaping energetically. The drawing uses minimal lines and smudging for depth and motion, with a whimsical and humorous tone.
Pat Oliphant, President Carter Attacked by Rabbit, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3092

President Carter Attacked by Rabbit

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3092

Three individuals are shown closely together from the shoulders up in the image. The central figure, the largest among them, has a broad face, a prominent nose, and a cigar in the mouth. This figure has short, somewhat wavy hair. On the left is a bald figure wearing round glasses, with small pursed lips. To the right is a female figure with long dark hair and bangs, drawn with open eyes and an open mouth. The three figures are depicted in a monochromatic style with no specific clothing details. The background is plain and unadorned, offering no additional context.
Pat Oliphant, Bill Clinton with Ken Starr and Monica Lewinsky, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3099

Bill Clinton with Ken Starr and Monica Lewinsky

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3099

The image is a monochrome drawing featuring the top half of a person's body. The person is depicted in a frontal, slightly angled position with simplified, exaggerated features. The facial features include a large, rounded nose, a wide, simple mouth, and small, closed eyes. The hair appears sketchily drawn and sparse, with a band-aid on the forehead. The person seems to be wearing a jacket or coat with broad shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the figure in the image.
Pat Oliphant, President Ford, 1999, charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Susan Conway Gallery in Honor of the Artist, 1999), 2015.19.3091

President Ford

Pat Oliphant · 1999 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3091