John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
Reno, Nevada
The Lilley Museum of Art is located on the main campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Gustav's Woman
- Charcoal
- James McCormick
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James McCormick
Gustav's Woman, 1976
Charcoal and colored pencil on Rives BFK
The Lilley Museum of Art Collection
Given to the University of Nevada, Reno Art Museum, 2019; Gift of James McCormick, 2014.
2014.001.887
Item description: WOMEN SERIES In 1975, James McCormick left Silver City, the result of the breakup of his marriage. In response to this deeply destressing turn in his life, he initiated a series of charcoal pencil and colored pencil drawings based on the theme of “Women.” It was his attempt, along with writing poetry on the same theme, to confront the matter of gender as he graphically explored the possibilities for creative companionship with women—even in the aftermath of alienation and severance.
- Created: 1976
- Inventory Number: 2014.001.887
- Collections: Drawings
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