The Poindexter Collection of Modern Art
Title:
UNTITLED
Artist:
Gorky, Arshile (1904-1948)
Medium:
Ink on Paper Napkin Mounted on cardboard
Date:
ca. 1944
Source:
Collection of George and Elinor Poindexter
Object ID:
X1968.07.05
Description:
This simple line drawing depicts a portrait in profile. Every seam-the hairline, the folds of the eyelids, the brow, chin and neck- is rendered with an unnerving precision and attention so that the overall effect is disquieting. Especially so are the tiny hairs around the scalp and the frill collar punctuated with one button at the neck.
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Drawing, Untitled, X1968.07.05Drawing, Untitled, X1968.07.05