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Ralph Humphrey — Untitled
Ralph Humphrey

Untitled

1973

A layered composition of graphite and collaged paper, this untitled work by Ralph Humphrey explores the interplay between drawing and material surface. Subtle tonal variations in the graphite merge with the textural contrasts of the collaged elements, creating a quiet tension between mark-making and physical form. The work reflects Humphrey's interest in process and minimalist sensibility, inviting close attention to the nuanced relationship between medium and support.

Medium
graphite and paper collage on paper

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April 26, 2019

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Lot 8

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Ralph Humphrey, Untitled, 1973

A layered composition of graphite and collaged paper, this untitled work by Ralph Humphrey explores the interplay between drawing and material surface. Subtle tonal variations in the graphite merge with the textural contrasts of the collaged elements, creating a quiet tension between mark-making and physical form. The work reflects Humphrey's interest in process and minimalist sensibility, inviting close attention to the nuanced relationship between medium and support.

Medium
graphite and paper collage on paper
Year
1973
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Graphite, Minimalist, 1970s, American, Collage, Paper, Modern, Neutral Tones, Abstract

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