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Studies of Boats and Figures

Xie Zhiliu Chinese
Datable to the 1930s
Not on view
On this sheet, Xie has assembled clean tracing copies from a number of preliminary sketches. This two-step process is key to understanding the artist's working method. Xie would first draw a subject in pencil or charcoal then either go over the sketch in ink or, as here, make a tracing copy. In so doing, Xie could refine and perfect his design, concentrating on making his individual brushstrokes beautiful.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 現代 謝稚柳 舟楫人物畫稿 鏡片
  • Title: Studies of Boats and Figures
  • Artist: Xie Zhiliu (Chinese, 1910–1997)
  • Date: Datable to the 1930s
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Drawing; pencil and ink on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall (b): 13 3/8 x 20 1/2 in. (34 x 52 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.411.13
  • Rights and Reproduction: Estate of Xie Zhiliu
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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