
Vanishing Point (Nattier)
2026
This graphite work on embossed paper presents five figural studies rendered in detailed pencil, depicting classical putti and youthful forms arranged across the composition. The figures, drawn with precise anatomical attention, appear to float or recline against a subtly textured ground, their forms emerging through careful shading and line work. The embossed paper surface creates a luminous quality that contrasts with the darker graphite rendering, producing an ethereal, almost dreamlike spatial ambiguity. The composition references Old Master preparatory studies and classical art historical precedent while engaging contemporary questions about representation, materiality, and the relationship between drawing and painting. Walker's practice situates drawing as a primary mode of artistic investigation, merging historical quotation with contemporary sculptural and conceptual concerns.
- Medium
- Graphite on embossed paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Victoria Miro Gallery
Notes
Victoria Miro, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A07, May 13–17, 2026.
For Sale — £35000
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