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Leo Steinberg's 1949 drawing with "Censored!" note surfaces at New York Studio School

publication · 2026-04-22

A graphite drawing by Leo Steinberg from 1949, measuring 14 by 6 inches, features a taped note reading "Censored!" The work, titled "Summer '49," was documented on February 11, 2013, through artcritical's platform. The New York Studio School holds this piece in its collection. Steinberg, primarily known as an influential art historian and critic, created this drawing early in his career. The drawing's presentation includes both the original graphite work and the added textual element. This artifact provides insight into Steinberg's artistic practice before he gained prominence for his critical writings. The work's dimensions and medium are precisely recorded. The documentation occurred through an online publication focused on art criticism.

Key facts

  • Leo Steinberg created the drawing in 1949
  • The drawing is titled "Summer '49"
  • Medium is graphite on paper
  • Dimensions are 14 x 6 inches
  • Features a taped note reading "Censored!"
  • Documented on February 11, 2013
  • Courtesy of New York Studio School
  • Published on artcritical.com

Entities

Artists

  • Leo Steinberg

Institutions

  • New York Studio School
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York

Sources