Description
Graphite Drawing – James Newton Family – New York Modernist James Spencer Russell
James Spencer Russell (1915–2000) was an Indiana-born artist who made his career in New York. Versatile across drawing, painting, installation, and printmaking, his graphite drawings stand out for their style and sophistication. In this series, Russell employed precise patterns, textures, shading, and geometric composition, often weaving in letters to evoke a print-like quality—his work is unmistakably distinct from that of his contemporaries.
This piece, titled James Newton Family , is in good condition. The title is inscribed in pencil at the back, with the artist’s signature at the lower right. You can see the Strathmore Artist paper emboss on the verso, lower right. There are slight water stains and fold marks in the lower corners.
Drawing Details
- Size: 29 × 23 in
- Technique: Graphite on paper
- Paper: Strathmore Artist paper
- Condition: Good – minor water stain and fold marks on lower corners; unframed
Provenance
- Ripley Auctions
Inscriptions
- Back: James Newton Family
- Lower right: James Russell
Disclaimer:
I’ve conducted thorough research—including reviewing other graphite works by Russell— to confirm the attribution and context. However, this piece is sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding authorship or provenance.
