Daniel Rasmusson

Pieta

1937

A monochromatic ink drawing depicting a muscular figure in a dynamic pose, with heavy shading and bold strokes emphasizing the form and musculature. The figure appears contemplative or introspective, with a hooded garment adding to the dramatic effect. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.

A monochromatic ink drawing depicting a muscular figure in a dynamic pose, with heavy shading and bold strokes emphasizing the form and musculature. The figure appears contemplative or introspective, with a hooded garment adding to the dramatic effect. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right.

Not on view

Date
1937

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Pen and ink, brush and ink, and wash on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 9 7/8 × 13 7/8in. (25.1 × 35.2 cm)

Accession number
37.33

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist's estate

API
artworks/2543

Daniel Rasmusson
2 works in the collection, 3 exhibitions

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