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Armisted Maupin 4-25-79 1

1979

Don Bachardy

(American, 1934-)
Culture
America
Medium
graphite and ink wash
Measurements
Image: 73.8 x 58.7 cm (29 1/16 x 23 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Artist 2021.180
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

Bachardy was the inspiration for novelist Christopher Isherwood’s most famous book, A Single Man.

Description

Los Angeles based portraitist Don Bachardy is known for his meticulous portraits of celebrities, but he has also made thousands of portraits of artists, authors, and intellectuals in the circle of his and his partner, novelist Christopher Isherwood. When making his drawings, he works directly from life in close proximity to the sitter in sessions that last up to four hours and require the sitter to remain still the entire time. Devoid of setting, save for a sofa or chair, his portraits tend to focus on the subtlety of emotions revealed by the eyes, nose, and lips.
A vertically oriented graphite and ink wash drawing depicts Armistead Maupin, a man with a light skin tone, seated and facing us. He wears an open-collared shirt showing chest hair, rolled sleeves, and light-colored pants with a belt. His hands rest on his thighs. Fine lines and gray washes define his wavy hair and features. Handwritten text at the lower right reads, "Armistead Maupin 25 April 1979."

Armisted Maupin 4-25-79 1

1979

Don Bachardy

(American, 1934-)
America

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