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Ai Telled Him to Stan Off
Ai Telled Him to Stan Off is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Arthur B. Frost. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in black ink: A.B. Frost; center verso in black ink: Legend of Polecat Hollow / M. L. Page 82 / "Ai telled him to stan off"
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Overview
Ai Telled Him to Stan Off is a drawing by Arthur B. Frost, created in 1884 using pen and black ink on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a domestic scene with a woman standing near a bed, holding an object, and a man leaning on a cane, looking at her. The setting includes furniture and various items on a desk.
Technique & Style
The artist employed cross-hatching, a technique involving layered, intersecting lines, to create shading and texture, resulting in a sketchy, rough appearance.
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