Nicole Eisenman

Study for Exploding Whitney #3
1995

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.

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.

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Date
1995

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil, tape, and pen and ink on plastic

Dimensions
Sheet: 21 1/4 × 34 3/4in. (54 × 88.3 cm)

Accession number
95.173.3

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Nicole Eisenman
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