Richard Boyce

Aurora, I
1961

A detailed red chalk drawing on paper depicting a classical figure with a muscular torso and a head of wild, flowing hair and beard. The figure's head is tilted back and to the side, eyes closed, with an expression that could be interpreted as anguish or ecstasy. The dynamic lines suggest movement and drama.

A detailed red chalk drawing on paper depicting a classical figure with a muscular torso and a head of wild, flowing hair and beard. The figure's head is tilted back and to the side, eyes closed, with an expression that could be interpreted as anguish or ecstasy. The dynamic lines suggest movement and drama.

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Date
1961

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Chalk on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 16 3/4 × 13 5/8in. (42.5 × 34.6 cm)

Accession number
62.32

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Sumner Foundation Purchase Award

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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