“Boudoir,” Susana Fabiani (Argentine, b. Buenos Aires), c. 1974, graphite on paper, 16 × 22 in., signed lower left.
Boudoir” is an elegant and finely rendered original graphite drawing by Argentine artist Susana Fabiani, created during her celebrated 1970s New York period and believed to be part of the same preparatory cycle as her lithograph master studies. This intimate figurative work showcases Fabiani’s remarkable precision in pencil shading, her sensitivity to female form, and her gift for embedding narrative within quiet, delicate moments. Sourced from the archives of the retired Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC, the drawing remains in excellent vintage condition and stands as a rare opportunity to acquire an original work by a Latin American artist with significant exhibition history and international representation.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
In “Boudoir,” Susana Fabiani presents a tender, introspective moment: a young woman gazes into a hand mirror as she arranges her long hair, surrounded by soft drapery and a classical still-life arrangement of fruit in a sculptural pedestal bowl. The composition blends the intimacy of private ritual with an air of theatrical staging—reflecting Fabiani’s background in stage and costume design.
The artist’s graphite technique is masterful: subtle gradations of tone define the folds of the drapery, the softness of the sitter’s skin, and the translucent floral pattern of her dress. Light falls gently across her features, reinforcing the sense of quiet reflection, while the fruit arrangement below introduces symbolic undertones of femininity, sensuality, and abundance.
This drawing bears Fabiani’s signature at lower left (“Fabiani”) and dates stylistically and materially to the same period as “Contemplation,” around 1974, when she was producing original master artworks for lithographic editions. As with her other graphite compositions, “Boudoir” demonstrates Fabiani’s ability to fuse European academic draftsmanship with the lyrical sensibilities of Latin American modernism.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — SUSANA FABIANI
Susana Fabiani, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an internationally exhibited painter, sculptor, ceramicist, and illustrator. She trained at three major Argentine institutions:
• National School of Fine Arts (Buenos Aires)
• School of Ceramics (Buenos Aires)
• National Academy of Theatre (Buenos Aires), specializing in stage and costume design
Her works are included in private collections across Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, France, Canada, and the United States, and she has been represented in galleries in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Exhibitions (Selected)
Group Shows:
1963 – Museum of Fine Arts, Avellaneda, Buenos Aires
1963 – Young Painters, Salon Rosario
1964 – Gallery of New Art, Santa Fe
1967 – Museum of Modern Art, Asunción, Paraguay
1967 – Argentinian Painters & Sculptors, Montevideo, Uruguay
1970 – Columbia University, New York (Latin American group exhibition)
Multiple exhibitions in Curitiba, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro
Solo Exhibitions:
1960 – Muller Gallery, Buenos Aires
1965 – Atelier des Artistes, Montreal
1966 – Atelier Janos Lukas Gallery, Montreal
1967 – Wilburt Gallery, New York
1970 – La Libreria Gallery, New York (sculptures and ceramics)
Studies Abroad & Research
1961 – Brazil (delegation of advanced students from the Academy of Fine Arts)
1968 – France, Italy, Holland (research on contemporary art + Latin American avant-garde in Paris)
1969 – Mexico & Peru (research on Pre-Columbian art; teaching in Mérida, Yucatán)
Fabiani’s draftsmanship is highly prized, particularly her 1970s graphite works that served as prototypes for lithographic editions. “Boudoir” is an excellent example of this refined period.
Susana Fabiani (Argentine, b. Buenos Aires)
Boudoir, c. 1974
Graphite on paper
16 × 22 in.
Signed lower left
Original drawing from Fabiani’s 1970s New York period; associated with lithograph study works.
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC (retired gallery); Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Susana Fabiani (Argentine)
Title: “Boudoir”
Date: c. 1974
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Dimensions: 16 × 22 inches
Signature: Signed lower left “Fabiani”
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York (retired); Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Notes: Original graphite drawing from the same body of work as Fabiani’s lithograph master drawings. Unmatted, never displayed. Excellent vintage condition.
Authentication: Based on stylistic analysis, documented provenance, and signature comparison, this work is attributed as an authentic original drawing by Susana Fabiani.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Susana Fabiani, Buenos Aires
Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York (retired)
Private Dealer Acquisition, NYC
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (Current Owner)
“Boudoir,” Susana Fabiani (Argentine, b. Buenos Aires), c. 1974, graphite on paper, 16 × 22 in., signed lower left.
Boudoir” is an elegant and finely rendered original graphite drawing by Argentine artist Susana Fabiani, created during her celebrated 1970s New York period and believed to be part of the same preparatory cycle as her lithograph master studies. This intimate figurative work showcases Fabiani’s remarkable precision in pencil shading, her sensitivity to female form, and her gift for embedding narrative within quiet, delicate moments. Sourced from the archives of the retired Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC, the drawing remains in excellent vintage condition and stands as a rare opportunity to acquire an original work by a Latin American artist with significant exhibition history and international representation.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
In “Boudoir,” Susana Fabiani presents a tender, introspective moment: a young woman gazes into a hand mirror as she arranges her long hair, surrounded by soft drapery and a classical still-life arrangement of fruit in a sculptural pedestal bowl. The composition blends the intimacy of private ritual with an air of theatrical staging—reflecting Fabiani’s background in stage and costume design.
The artist’s graphite technique is masterful: subtle gradations of tone define the folds of the drapery, the softness of the sitter’s skin, and the translucent floral pattern of her dress. Light falls gently across her features, reinforcing the sense of quiet reflection, while the fruit arrangement below introduces symbolic undertones of femininity, sensuality, and abundance.
This drawing bears Fabiani’s signature at lower left (“Fabiani”) and dates stylistically and materially to the same period as “Contemplation,” around 1974, when she was producing original master artworks for lithographic editions. As with her other graphite compositions, “Boudoir” demonstrates Fabiani’s ability to fuse European academic draftsmanship with the lyrical sensibilities of Latin American modernism.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — SUSANA FABIANI
Susana Fabiani, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an internationally exhibited painter, sculptor, ceramicist, and illustrator. She trained at three major Argentine institutions:
• National School of Fine Arts (Buenos Aires)
• School of Ceramics (Buenos Aires)
• National Academy of Theatre (Buenos Aires), specializing in stage and costume design
Her works are included in private collections across Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, France, Canada, and the United States, and she has been represented in galleries in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
Exhibitions (Selected)
Group Shows:
1963 – Museum of Fine Arts, Avellaneda, Buenos Aires
1963 – Young Painters, Salon Rosario
1964 – Gallery of New Art, Santa Fe
1967 – Museum of Modern Art, Asunción, Paraguay
1967 – Argentinian Painters & Sculptors, Montevideo, Uruguay
1970 – Columbia University, New York (Latin American group exhibition)
Multiple exhibitions in Curitiba, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro
Solo Exhibitions:
1960 – Muller Gallery, Buenos Aires
1965 – Atelier des Artistes, Montreal
1966 – Atelier Janos Lukas Gallery, Montreal
1967 – Wilburt Gallery, New York
1970 – La Libreria Gallery, New York (sculptures and ceramics)
Studies Abroad & Research
1961 – Brazil (delegation of advanced students from the Academy of Fine Arts)
1968 – France, Italy, Holland (research on contemporary art + Latin American avant-garde in Paris)
1969 – Mexico & Peru (research on Pre-Columbian art; teaching in Mérida, Yucatán)
Fabiani’s draftsmanship is highly prized, particularly her 1970s graphite works that served as prototypes for lithographic editions. “Boudoir” is an excellent example of this refined period.
Susana Fabiani (Argentine, b. Buenos Aires)
Boudoir, c. 1974
Graphite on paper
16 × 22 in.
Signed lower left
Original drawing from Fabiani’s 1970s New York period; associated with lithograph study works.
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery, NYC (retired gallery); Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Susana Fabiani (Argentine)
Title: “Boudoir”
Date: c. 1974
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Dimensions: 16 × 22 inches
Signature: Signed lower left “Fabiani”
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York (retired); Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Notes: Original graphite drawing from the same body of work as Fabiani’s lithograph master drawings. Unmatted, never displayed. Excellent vintage condition.
Authentication: Based on stylistic analysis, documented provenance, and signature comparison, this work is attributed as an authentic original drawing by Susana Fabiani.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Susana Fabiani, Buenos Aires
Mitch Morse Gallery Inc., New York (retired)
Private Dealer Acquisition, NYC
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (Current Owner)
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