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Jim Nutt — graphite on paper
Jim Nutt

graphite on paper

2006

Jim Nutt's untitled graphite work on paper showcases the artist's signature blend of meticulous draftsmanship and surrealist sensibility, with precisely rendered lines that twist and contort into his characteristically bizarre figuration. The drawing reflects Nutt's roots in the Chicago Imagist movement, where raw psychological tension and darkly comic invention converge in intimate detail. Its restrained monochromatic palette amplifies the intensity of the imagery, drawing the viewer into Nutt's unsettling yet captivating visual world.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

May 10, 2018

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Jim Nutt, graphite on paper, 2006

Jim Nutt's untitled graphite work on paper showcases the artist's signature blend of meticulous draftsmanship and surrealist sensibility, with precisely rendered lines that twist and contort into his characteristically bizarre figuration. The drawing reflects Nutt's roots in the Chicago Imagist movement, where raw psychological tension and darkly comic invention converge in intimate detail. Its restrained monochromatic palette amplifies the intensity of the imagery, drawing the viewer into Nutt's unsettling yet captivating visual world.

Year
2006
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Outsider Art Influence, Male Artist, Chicago Imagist, Portrait Subject, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Figurative Art, Surrealist Influence, Works on Paper, Monochromatic, Graphite Drawing

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