Robert Smithson

immolation
1961

A black and white illustration featuring a variety of mythological and fantastical figures. At the top, a chain of mermaid-like creatures with human heads and fish tails forms an arch. Below, a figure with wings appears to be ascending, while another winged figure flies horizontally. On the left, a humanoid figure with a horned creature's lower body stands beside a tree, and on the ground, a human figure interacts with a horse. Another figure lies on the ground, seemingly in distress, while a small, impish creature crouches nearby. The drawing has a whimsical and chaotic feel, with elements of fantasy art.

A black and white illustration featuring a variety of mythological and fantastical figures. At the top, a chain of mermaid-like creatures with human heads and fish tails forms an arch. Below, a figure with wings appears to be ascending, while another winged figure flies horizontally. On the left, a humanoid figure with a horned creature's lower body stands beside a tree, and on the ground, a human figure interacts with a horse. Another figure lies on the ground, seemingly in distress, while a small, impish creature crouches nearby. The drawing has a whimsical and chaotic feel, with elements of fantasy art.

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Date
1961

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Pen and ink on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 24 × 17 15/16in. (61 × 45.6 cm)

Accession number
2005.127

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Suzanne and Maurice Vanderwoude

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

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