Study for "Black Lightning" (PB7) 1978

This pencil drawing, created in 1978 by Ronald Bladen, is a study for his monumental sculpture "Black Lightning." The minimalist work is rendered in thin, precise lines that create a sense of volume and depth, hinting at the grand scale of the final sculpture. This preliminary study, characteristic of Bladen's process, demonstrates the artist's meticulous approach to constructing abstract forms. The piece, measuring 30 1/16 x 39 5/8 inches, exemplifies Bladen's fascination with geometric shapes and their spatial relationships.