Saturated orange and yellow watercolor paint reveals the shape of a white sphinx in the negative space. Upon and around this space, small brown figures climb and move.

Kara Walker

A Special Attraction,

Maker

Kara Walker, (RISD MFA 1994, Printmaking)

Title

A Special Attraction

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Watercolor on paper

Techniques

Watercolor on paper

Dimensions

55.9 x 76.2 cm (22 x 30 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed on verso: KW 14658

Type

Drawings and Watercolors

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2015.15.1

A Special Attraction

Inscribed on verso: KW 14658

Exhibition History

Perception and Presence in Contemporary Drawing

March 5 - September 11, 2022

Drawing Conclusions

January 22 - September 25, 2016

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