David Smith

Untitled (Figure Drawing)
1963

Abstract black ink brushstroke drawing on a white background depicting a stylized human figure. The figure appears seated with one arm resting on a raised knee and the other behind the head, suggesting a relaxed or contemplative pose. The strokes are bold and expressive, with minimal detail, focusing on the form and movement of the figure. A red circular stamp with Asian characters is visible in the bottom left corner.

Abstract black ink brushstroke drawing on a white background depicting a stylized human figure. The figure appears seated with one arm resting on a raised knee and the other behind the head, suggesting a relaxed or contemplative pose. The strokes are bold and expressive, with minimal detail, focusing on the form and movement of the figure. A red circular stamp with Asian characters is visible in the bottom left corner.

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Date
1963

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Brush and ink on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 25 7/8 × 19 15/16in. (65.7 × 50.6 cm)

Accession number
75.29

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Howard and Jean Lipman

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of David Smith / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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