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Study in White and Grey

Jean Paul Slusser

Artwork Details

Study in White and Grey
circa 1948
Jean Paul Slusser
casein and pastel on cardboard
23 1/16 x 28 15/16 in. (58.5 x 73.4 cm);22 15/16 x 28 15/16 in. (58.2 x 73.4 cm)
Gift of Robert and Elizabeth Slusser
1982/2.32

Description

Subject Matter:

A pastel study of the human figure.

Physical Description:

A triangular formation of three figures. The one on the right is a seated male nude, the other two are partially intact sculptures that look like Classical Greek pieces. The one in the middle is a bust. The one on the left is a body on its knees, with no arms or head. The surrounding interior is done in yellows, pinks, and dark blues.

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