Artwork
Medicine Chest and Mirror
Medicine Chest and Mirror is a drawing by Victor Newsome. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Medicine Chest and Mirror is a 1976 drawing by Victor Newsome, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a disorienting, tilted architectural structure with multiple staircases and windows. A mirror on one wall reflects part of the room, adding to the sense of spatial unease. The scene is not a realistic representation, but rather a complex arrangement of shapes and angles.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique involving thin, intersecting lines to create shading and depth, evoking the style of a detailed architectural sketch or blueprint. The use of cross-hatching contributes to the drawing's intricate, puzzle-like quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Victor Newsome made sparse, precise drawings in the 1970s. His pencil-on-paper Medicine Chest and Mirror shows everyday objects lined up with cool clarity, light catching glass and metal edges. The piece fits the quiet…
