Interior with Bust 1961

Fairfield Porter's "Interior with Bust" is a 1961 drawing that portrays an interior scene. The piece is executed in black ink on paper, utilizing minimalist lines to depict an interior with a chair, a desk with a bust, and a patterned wallpaper. The lines are loose and gestural, suggesting a quick sketch, yet the composition is carefully considered, highlighting Porter's focus on everyday life and the spaces we inhabit. This work exemplifies Porter's signature style of depicting familiar settings with a sense of simplicity and authenticity.