Nicole Eisenman

Study for Exploding Whitney #1

1995

Sketch of people in various states of distress with chaotic background, some attending to the injured, others observing.

Sketch of people in various states of distress with chaotic background, some attending to the injured, others observing.

Not on view

Date
1995

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil and fiber-tipped pen on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 14 5/8 × 21 1/4 in. (37.1 × 54 cm)

Accession number
95.173.1

Credit line
Purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist's estate

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Part of a series:
Exploding Whitney
3 works

Sketch of people in various states of distress with chaotic background, some attending to the injured, others observing.

Sketch of four men in dynamic poses, with one appearing to be injured and supported by another, amidst a backdrop of abstract geometric shapes.

A sketch on a large, worn piece of paper depicting a chaotic scene with multiple figures and architectural elements. The drawing is rough and appears unfinished, with lines and shapes overlapping in a dynamic composition. Some figures are more defined, suggesting interactions or movement, while others are mere outlines. The overall effect is one of a frenetic, bustling environment, possibly capturing a moment of intense activity or a snapshot of a complex narrative.

See also

Nicole Eisenman
19 works in the collection, 5 exhibitions

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