Reginald Marsh

Study for Prometheus
c. 1940

Pencil sketch on paper depicting a dynamic scene with multiple figures in motion, suggesting a chaotic or energetic event, possibly a protest or dance, set against a backdrop of buildings with visible windows. The drawing is detailed and expressive, capturing a sense of movement and intensity among the figures. The artwork is signed at the bottom right corner.

Pencil sketch on paper depicting a dynamic scene with multiple figures in motion, suggesting a chaotic or energetic event, possibly a protest or dance, set against a backdrop of buildings with visible windows. The drawing is detailed and expressive, capturing a sense of movement and intensity among the figures. The artwork is signed at the bottom right corner.

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Date
c. 1940

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 7 1/4 × 8 3/4in. (18.4 × 22.2 cm) Image: 4 × 6in. (10.2 × 15.2 cm)

Accession number
80.31.37

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Felicia Meyer Marsh Bequest

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Reginald Marsh/Art Students League, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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artworks/1145

Reginald Marsh
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