NY Rail (Boats Arriving)
1993
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acrylic paint, colored crayons, and transparent watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 45.8 × 60.1 cm (18 1/16 × 23 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson
Accession Number
2023.145.12
Art Historical Context
Radcliffe Bailey's *NY Rail (Boatsiving)* (1993) is a captivating mixed-media that invites viewers to ponder journeys and arrivals. Created on wove paper with acrylic paint, colored crayons, and watercolor, this 45.8 × 60.1 cm work exemplifies Bailey's innovative approach to blending drawing techniques. The crayons lend a raw, spontaneous energy, while watercolor's fluidity contrasts with acrylic's bold opacity, creating layered textures that evoke memory and movement. Bailey, a prominent contemporary African American artist, often explores themes of travel, diaspora, and cultural history in ...