The artwork titled “War Study #17” by Benny Andrews, created in 1974, is a piece rendered using the mediums of ink, pen, and paper. This sketch and study, which belongs to the Figurative Expressionism art movement, measures 18 x 12 cm.
The artwork features a minimalistic composition utilizing fine lines to depict a figure standing beside what appears to be a dilapidated wooden structure. The figure, sketched in an outline, is shown from the side and appears contemplative, gazing downward. Details of the setting are sparse, focusing primarily on the figure and the broken structure, which casts a stark shadow. The simplicity and sparing use of ink emphasize the emotional depth and reflective nature of the piece.
