%C2%A9 Domenic Cretara
Head Study, 2014
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Sanguine chalk on tan paperexpand_more
Gift of Kathryn McDaniel Babcockexpand_more 2014.85.2
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Drawn from the live model, Domenic Cretara’s portrait study of an African American woman is an exercise in meticulous observation. Showing only her head, neck, and the suggestion of one shoulder, the study exemplifies his skill and sensitivity in representational depiction of the human figure. Here, Cretara carefully draws the subtle variations of light and shadow that describe the forms and textures of the model’s head, face, and hair, while adeptly capturing the essence of the model’s introspective expression and elegant bearing.
Details
- Title
- Head Study
- Artist Life
- 1946–2017
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2014.85.2
- Provenance
- The artist, Long Beach, Calif., sold to Babcock 2014; Kathryn McDaniel Babcock, Long Beach, Calif.; given to MIA, 2014
- Curator Approved
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