James Castle

(Figures in Studio)
c. 1910–1977

A monochromatic watercolor sketch on aged paper depicting a whimsical, abstract scene with various humanoid figures and shapes that resemble robots or totems. The figures are arranged in a row, resembling a display or a lineup, with a dark backdrop that suggests a rudimentary interior space. The artwork has a rough, expressive quality with visible brush strokes and ink blots.
A monochromatic watercolor sketch on aged paper depicting a whimsical, abstract scene with various humanoid figures and shapes that resemble robots or totems. The figures are arranged in a row, resembling a display or a lineup, with a dark backdrop that suggests a rudimentary interior space. The artwork has a rough, expressive quality with visible brush strokes and ink blots.

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Date
c. 1910–1977

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Soot and spit on found paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 3 3/4 × 5 1/8in. (9.5 × 13 cm) Image: 3 3/4 × 5 1/8in. (9.5 × 13 cm)

Accession number
2017.106

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee, the Director’s Discretionary Funds, and partial gift of an anonymous donor

Rights and reproductions
© James Castle Collection and Archive LP. All rights reserved

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James Castle
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