Underdrawing for Le Beau Temps

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Underdrawing for Le Beau Temps

1939

Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)

This photograph by Man Ray provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's working methods. It documents his underdrawing for the painting Le Beau Temps. Applied directly on the canvas and then painted over, the underdrawing would have assisted Man Ray in his overall conception and execution of the large painting's complex composition.

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Object Details

Title:

Underdrawing for Le Beau Temps

Date:

1939

Artist:

Man Ray (American, 1890–1976)

Medium:

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions:

Image and sheet: 12 7/16 x 11 1/2 inches (31.6 x 29.2 cm)

Classification:

Photographs

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of David and Naomi Savage, 2002

Accession Number:

2002-163-1

Geography:

Possibly made in Paris, France, Europe

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