Artwork Page for Sketch

Details / Information for Sketch

Sketch

1912

Kenyon Cox

(American, 1856–1919)
Culture
America
Medium
graphite
Measurements
Sheet: 49.2 x 33.8 cm (19 3/8 x 13 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. D. Cox 1916.1074
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
?

Did You Know?

This drawing is a preparatory sketch for United States currency, proposed during President Taft's administration.
A vertically oriented graphite drawing on tan paper depicts a muscular female figure seated on a pedestal inscribed USA. She wears a laurel-crowned helmet and a draped top with a shield ornament. Her bare midriff shows defined musculature above voluminous, folded fabric. Smooth shading creates depth across her torso and robes. Faint grid lines intersect the composition, and a ghostly outline of another figure appears to the right.

Sketch

1912

Kenyon Cox

(American, 1856–1919)
America

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork