Sylvia Sleigh

A.I.R. Group Portrait
1977–1978

A colorful painting depicting a group of diverse women seated in various poses in a room with a patterned wallpaper background. The women are dressed in a range of styles from casual to formal, with some wearing sweaters, dresses, and blouses. Each figure has a unique expression and hairstyle, contributing to the individuality of the subjects. The artwork captures a sense of community and diversity among the group.

A colorful painting depicting a group of diverse women seated in various poses in a room with a patterned wallpaper background. The women are dressed in a range of styles from casual to formal, with some wearing sweaters, dresses, and blouses. Each figure has a unique expression and hairstyle, contributing to the individuality of the subjects. The artwork captures a sense of community and diversity among the group.

Not on view

Date
1977–1978

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 75 × 82in. (190.5 × 208.3 cm)

Accession number
2016.234

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the Estate of Sylvia Sleigh

Rights and reproductions
© Whitney Museum of American Art

API
artworks/55447

Exhibitions

Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection

Apr 2, 2016–Apr 2, 2017

Sylvia Sleigh
5 works in the collection

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