Malcolm Morley

American Sailor Looking Back on Greek Antiquity
1986

A vibrant watercolor painting featuring abstract figures and shapes. On the left, a greenish figure with a discernible human form stands against a backdrop of blues and purples. To the right, a figure in a sailor's outfit with a white cap and a dark tie appears beside a circular form that could be a porthole, with a sunset and a small orange dot suggestive of the sun in the background. The rest of the scene is a chaotic blend of colors and forms, giving the impression of a dreamlike or surreal setting.

A vibrant watercolor painting featuring abstract figures and shapes. On the left, a greenish figure with a discernible human form stands against a backdrop of blues and purples. To the right, a figure in a sailor's outfit with a white cap and a dark tie appears beside a circular form that could be a porthole, with a sunset and a small orange dot suggestive of the sun in the background. The rest of the scene is a chaotic blend of colors and forms, giving the impression of a dreamlike or surreal setting.

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Date
1986

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Watercolor on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 27 5/8 × 39 3/4in. (70.2 × 101 cm)

Accession number
93.29

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee

Rights and reproductions
© Malcolm Morley

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Malcolm Morley
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