Sketch of Marian Anderson Singing

Object Details

Artist

Donnell Lewis

Caption

This drawing is among a group of preparatory sketches for the 1990 census poster, created by graphic artist Donnell Lewis. The sketch, which features details of Marian Anderson’s face, was incorporated into the final composition of the poster. She appears to sing, her eyes looking upward. Her dark hair is worn loosely curled under a brimmed hat—indicated by a thin, curved line—while shading around Anderson’s chin, neck, and eyes reflects the artist’s interest in the source and intensity of light.

c. 1989

Accession Number

2004.0014.0005

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

drawing

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Folded: 8 1/16 × 13 7/16 in. (20.5 × 34.2 cm)

Flat: 12 13/16 × 13 7/16 in. (32.5 × 34.2 cm)

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Record ID

acm_2004.0014.0005

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8bf5f4d8f-2c0d-49bd-82dc-d20be1cea61f