Study for "Untitled"
1969
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watercolor over graphite
Dimensions
sheet: 45.72 × 73.98 cm (18 × 29 1/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist
Accession Number
1985.48.19
Art Historical Context
**Study for "Untitled" by Charles Hinman (1969)** Created in 1969, this delicate *Study for "Untitled"* by American artist Charles Hinman showcases his innovative approach to abstraction during a pivotal era in modern art. Working in watercolor over graphite on a generous sheet measuring 18 × 29 1/8 inches, Hinman blends precise graphite underdrawing with fluid watercolor washes. As a preparatory drawing, it reveals the artist's exploratory process, likely mapping out forms for one of his signature shaped canvases—works that challenged traditional rectangular formats and played with perceptio...