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John Graham — Marya
John Graham

Marya

A delicate yet commanding portrait rendered in graphite, colored pencil, and ink, *Marya* showcases John Graham's masterful draftsmanship and psychological intensity. The double-sided nature of the work on paper hints at Graham's restless creative process, suggesting layers of thought and revision embedded within a single sheet. Rich mark-making and subtle tonal shifts bring the subject to life with an enigmatic presence characteristic of Graham's figurative style.

Medium
double-sided graphite, colored pencil and ink on paper

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A Life of Discovery: Works from The Allan Stone Collection | Contemporary Art Online

December 3, 2018

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 47

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John Graham, Marya

A delicate yet commanding portrait rendered in graphite, colored pencil, and ink, *Marya* showcases John Graham's masterful draftsmanship and psychological intensity. The double-sided nature of the work on paper hints at Graham's restless creative process, suggesting layers of thought and revision embedded within a single sheet. Rich mark-making and subtle tonal shifts bring the subject to life with an enigmatic presence characteristic of Graham's figurative style.

Medium
double-sided graphite, colored pencil and ink on paper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Graphite And Ink, Male Artist, Muted Tones, Enigmatic Mood, American Artist, Double-Sided Drawing, Figurative Art, Works on Paper, Portrait, Modernist Master