EXHIBITED Elie Nadelman, the late work. Salander-O’Reilly Galleries, New York. September 7 to October 2, 1999, No. 12, illustrated in colour in
Elie Nadelman's signature parallel ink hatch work distinguishes this striking example of the artist's iconic "Head in Profile" drawings. The pencil drawing on reverse displays the dynamic lines and curves his figure drawings are known for.
Elie Nadelman 2 Drawings for Sculpture, 1929-1930 ink wash and pencil on paper 8 x 4 inches each 14.5 x 15.25 in. Framed size
PROVENANCE The Artist, Riverdale, New York. The Estate of the Artist. (Possibly) Zabriskie Gallery, New York, New York. (Possibly) Acquired directly from the above. Private Collection, Pennsylvania. By descent in the family. Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
Provenance: The artist Virginia Zabriskie Gallery Collection of Milton Esterow, New York, 1983 Estate of Milton Esterow, 2025 This model is published in the Elie Nadelman catalogue raisonne by Lincoln Kirstein (1973), no. 158.
The 3 standing figures with clasped hands show Nadelman using drawing to explore a particular pose as well as his interests in fashion and gesture. Like each of the figures the deer is richly depicted blending realistic details and abstract nuances.
PROVENANCE By direct descent in the family of the artist to the present owner
