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Robert Longo — Meryl and Jonathan, from Men in the Cities
Robert Longo

Meryl and Jonathan, from Men in the Cities

Two large-scale charcoal and graphite drawings depict figures in dynamic, contorted poses against stark white backgrounds, capturing the tension and energy of urban life in the early 1980s. Meryl and Jonathan are rendered with hyperrealistic precision, their bodies twisting and arching as if caught in a moment of ecstatic movement or violent impact. Part of Longo's iconic *Men in the Cities* series, these works exemplify his exploration of power, desire, and the psychological undercurrents of contemporary society.

Medium
both signed, dated `80' and numbered `IX' in pencil (one of 10 artist's proofs, the edition was 48), published by Edition Schellmann, New York and Munich, both framed.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Robert Longo, Meryl and Jonathan, from Men in the Cities

Two large-scale charcoal and graphite drawings depict figures in dynamic, contorted poses against stark white backgrounds, capturing the tension and energy of urban life in the early 1980s. Meryl and Jonathan are rendered with hyperrealistic precision, their bodies twisting and arching as if caught in a moment of ecstatic movement or violent impact. Part of Longo's iconic *Men in the Cities* series, these works exemplify his exploration of power, desire, and the psychological undercurrents of contemporary society.

Medium
both signed, dated `80' and numbered `IX' in pencil (one of 10 artist's proofs, the edition was 48), published by Edition Schellmann, New York and Munich, both framed.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Limited Edition Print, Dynamic Figures, Male Artist, Urban Culture, Charcoal Drawing, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Figurative Art, Late 20th Century, Neo-Expressionism, Black and White, Diptych Format

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery