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Untitled
1935
This ink drawing presents a standing nude figure rendered in loose, gestural line work characteristic of early modernist figure studies. The artist employs rapid, expressive strokes to suggest the body's form and volumetric presence, with particular emphasis on the upper torso and head, where darker ink accumulations create zones of shadow and sculptural weight. The composition is economical yet dynamic, using minimal means to convey both anatomical structure and emotional intensity. Created in 1935, this work reflects the artist's engagement with Surrealism and his distinctive approach to figuration that combines observational drawing with abstracted, almost calligraphic mark making. The yellowed paper ground and handwritten notation visible at lower right document the work's archival history and authenticate its vintage provenance.
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Overall
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 145. Signed, dated and inscribed to lower right 'à Glenway Monroe & George avec toute mon amor Pavel 1935'.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Sold: $8,960
Lot 145
For Sale
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