Woman Leaning on a Table
1931
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View on museum website →Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 38.74 × 30.64 cm (15 1/4 × 12 1/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase)
Accession Number
2015.19.354
Art Historical Context
**Woman Leaning on a Table (1931) is a delicate graphite drawing by American artist Eugene Speicher, a poised female figure in a moment of quiet introspection. Created on wove paper—a smooth, versatile support favored for its ability to hold fine graphite lines and subtle shading—this 15¼ × 12¹⁄₁₆-inch sheet exemplifies Speicher's mastery of draughtsmanship. Known for his realistic portrayals of everyday subjects, Speicher often explored the human form with a sensitive touch, blending precision with emotional depth. Produced during the early years of the Great Depression, the work reflects a ...