Martha Fairchild Mixed Media Drawing on Paper of Abstracted Face

Item Details

Untitled
Crayon, ink wash
Unsigned

Martha Fairchild (Pittsburgh, 20th-century)
Untitled, circa 1970s
Crayon and ink wash on paper
Unsigned
13.25’ W x 10.25’ H

A mixed media drawing on paper by artist Martha Fairchild (20th century), created circa 1970s. Comprised of crayon and ink wash, this work features a colorful abstract face portrayed with various vibrant colors and sketchy black delineations. Unsigned, the work is presented under a beige mat and remains unframed.

Martha Fairchild Shepler was a longtime instructor of graphic design at La Roche College, where she headed the department for 14 years. Mostly known for her printmaking, she was a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and a founder of the Pittsburgh Print Group. She also taught part-time at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, where famed artist Keith Haring was among her students.

Condition

- tape residue throughout mat; some toning and faint stains throughout mat; some wear to edges of mat.

Dimensions

- measurement of mat; sheet size measures approximately 13.25" W x 10.25" H.

Item #

18DCC450-054