Fred Becker American, 1913-2004
The Twins, 1952
ink, crayon & pastel
image: 10 5/8 x 8 1/4"
sheet: 15 1/8 x 12 3/4"
sheet: 15 1/8 x 12 3/4"
signed, titled and dated recto
This deeply layered, intricate drawing shows Becker pushing the boundaries of abstraction and figuration. His expressive marks and the strong use of color are contained and defined by a bold...
This deeply layered, intricate drawing shows Becker pushing the boundaries of abstraction and figuration. His expressive marks and the strong use of color are contained and defined by a bold black line. Surfaces come forward and retreat through his use of tone and light. This drawing emphasizes the process and the journey an artist must go through to create.
