Untitled (Study for Jenny Sages · 1993

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1993
  • Dimensions30.0 x 22.0 cm
  • MuseumNational Portrait Gallery

Jenny Sages (1933 –)

Discover Jenny Sages, Archibald Prize-winning Australian artist. Known for abstract landscapes & portraits using wax & minimal brushwork. Inspired by Kimberley culture.

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Jenny Sages made these drawings as she sat with Emily Kngwarreye and her friend Lily under their

About this artwork

  • Title: Untitled (Study for
  • Artist: Jenny Sages
  • Year: 1993
  • Original dimensions: 30.0 x 22.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: National Portrait Gallery
  • Movement: Contemporary Realism
  • Creative period: Contemporary
  • Corpus context: wax drawing technique, sages' core style"

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"Untitled (Study for" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

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"Untitled (Study for" by Jenny Sages uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

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