This striking mixed media drawing by Ruth Esserman (1936-2022) exemplifies the artist's late-career exploration of architectural space, movement, and the human figure at scale. Anchored by a bold red circular form, the composition layers sweeping linear trajectories, schematic markings, and small silhouetted figures, creating a dynamic tension between structure and flow. Esserman's precise draftsmanship and intuitive use of color result in a work that feels both analytical and poetic, evoking imagined landscapes, urban systems, and collective human presence.
Executed in mixed media on paper, the drawing is signed and dated 2017 placing it within the artist's mature period. The work is mounted on mat board and housed in a clean-lined wood frame with plexiglass, ready for display.
Artist Background
Ruth Esserman (1936-2022) was an American artist whose work bridged drawing, printmaking, and mixed media. Her practice was deeply informed by an interest in systems, movement, and the relationship between individuals and larger environments. Esserman exhibited widely throughout her career, including solo and group exhibitions at university galleries, regional museums, and contemporary art spaces across the United States. Her work is held in private collections and was actively collected during her lifetime.

Details
Artist: Ruth Esserman (American, 1936-2022)
Date: 2017
Title: Above
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Signed: Signed and dated
Image size: 30" W x 22" H
Framed size: 39" W x 31" H x .75"D
Framing: Wood frame with plexiglass


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Drawing in excellent vintage condition Frame is in Good to Excellent Vintage Condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Plexiglass, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Drawing in excellent vintage condition Frame is in Good to Excellent Vintage Condition.