{"product_id":"chaim-gross-study-for-two-figures-1949","title":"Chaim Gross — Study for Two figures (1949)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaim Gross, Study for Two Figures (1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e1949\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003ePen and Ink\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e14 x 11 in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eright bottom \"Chaim Gross\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThis pen-and-ink drawing presents two standing female figures rendered with Gross’s signature fluid contour line. The artist explores gesture, posture, and body rhythm through minimal yet expressive marks. Both figures are positioned in subtle contrapposto, their forms articulated through continuous line rather than shading, demonstrating Gross’s mastery of economy and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eCreated during a period when Gross was deeply engaged with figurative studies, this work reveals the foundation of the sculptural language that would define his later carvings and bronzes. Preserved in the VLAF Collection, it offers insight into Gross’s exploration of balance, expression, and the human form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47290990002414,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5847\/9086\/files\/StudyChaimGross2.jpg?v=1764527547","url":"https:\/\/vlaf.org\/products\/chaim-gross-study-for-two-figures-1949","provider":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}